Official Name: | Burka |
Native Name: | برکه |
Native Name Lang: | fa |
Settlement Type: | District |
Coordinates: | 36.24°N 69.16°W |
Pushpin Map: | Afghanistan |
Pushpin Label Position: | left |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Afghanistan |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Baghlan |
Parts Type: | Control |
Parts Style: | para |
P1: | Taliban |
Burka (Persian: برکه) is in the northeastern district of Baghlan province. Its population is approximately 49,000. The capital is the city of Burka (alternate names: Borkeh, Barkah). It is in the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountains. The district is prone to earthquakes. On 5 May 2021 it was captured by Taliban forces.[1]
The district dominated by Uzbeks at 60%, followed by Tajiks with 20%. Hazaras and Pashtuns share half-half their part in the district.[2]