Official Name: | 'Aliabad |
Native Name: | Persian: علیآباد |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map: | Afghanistan |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Afghanistan |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Afghanistan |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Kunduz Province |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Ali abad District |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Timezone: | + 4:30 |
Coordinates: | 36.5222°N 68.8992°W |
Elevation M: | 425 |
The town of Aliabad is the center of Ali abad District in Kunduz Province, Northern Afghanistan. It is situated in the central part of the district at 425 m altitude on the main road between Kunduz and Baghlan. Aliabad has one hospital and is located in an area of rainfed cropland. The town is located on the Kunduz River.[1] [2]
On 12 June 2021, Taliban forces captured the village as part of their nationwide military offensive.[3]