Almar المار | |
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  Almar Location within Afghanistan[1] | |
| Coordinates:35°58′N64°17′E / 35.96°N 64.28°E /35.96; 64.28 | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Faryab |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,525 km2 (589 sq mi) |
Almar (Persian:المار)[2] is adistrict in the southwestern part ofFaryab province,Afghanistan. Its northern border is the national border withTurkmenistan. The population was estimated at 150,000 in 2013. Ethnic diversity includes 35% Turkmen and 65%Pashtun.[2]
The district centre is the ancientbazaar town ofAlmar,35°50′47″N64°32′00″E / 35.8464°N 64.5333°E /35.8464; 64.5333 (also known as Alaqadari-i-Almar or Almar Bazar). Located in a dry desert at an altitude of 847m, 35 km fromMaimana, this town is a major supply centre for all the villages on the banks of the Band-i-Turkestan river.
From 24 April and 7 May 2014, flash flooding from heavy rainfall resulted in the destruction of public facilities, roads, and agricultural land. Assessment findings reported 84 families were affected, 700 livestock were killed, 45 gardens were damaged, and 37 Jeribs of agricultural land were damaged/destroyed.[3]
On March 3, 2021, the district fell to the Taliban[4]
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