Sarhad, Afghanistan Explained

Official Name:Sarhad
Pushpin Map:Afghanistan
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Afghanistan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Wakhan
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:AFT
Utc Offset:+4:30
Coordinates:36.9833°N 73.45°W
Elevation M:3292
Elevation Ft:10801

Sarhad, also known as Sarhad-e Broghil or Sarhad-e Wakhan, is a river valley in the Wakhan District of Badakhshan Province of Afghanistan.[1]

Sarhad lies at an altitude of [2] on the Wakhan River, at a point where the river broadens into a wide plain. It is inhabited by the native Pamiris, Wakhis and Kyrgyz people of Afghanistan.[3] The valley lies at the end of an unpaved road from Khandud in the west,[4] and just to the north of the Broghil Pass. Construction of the road to Bazai Gonbad and then to the Wakhjir Pass (Afghanistan–China border) in the northeast has started in late 2023.[5] [6]

The population of the valley was reported in 2003 at around 548 people.[3] [7] The Sarhad Valley is part of the Wakhan National Park and protected by the Afghan Armed Forces.[8]

Climate

Sarhadd has a tundra climate (Köppen: ET) with brief, cool summers and long, bitterly cold winters.

Economy

The entire population of Sarhad is involved in agriculture, transport, trade, and tourism.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: NGA GeoName Database . . 2008-06-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080608190852/http://geonames.nga.mil/ggmagaz/geonames4.asp . 2008-06-08.
  2. http://www.juldu.com/Pamir/Wakhan%20MIssion%20Report%20UNEP.pdf United Nations Environment Programme (2003) Wakhan Mission Report
  3. http://www.mockandoneil.com/stg04r3.htm#faizabad Mock and O'Neill (2004), Expedition Report
  4. News: High Road To China? A road to the Afghan-Chinese border is not what it might seem . Marty . Franz J. . www.9dashline.com . July 21, 2021 . 2024-04-07.
  5. News: Ministry: Road Between Badakhshan and China Will Be Completed in 3 Months . TOLOnews . 27 November 2023 . 2023-11-29.
  6. News: Traders urge govt to resume work on Wakhan corridor . Pajhwok Afghan News . 28 November 2023 . 2023-11-29.
  7. News: Pamiris in Badakshan’s Wakhan district receive ID cards . Ariana News . November 8, 2022 . 2023-11-29.
  8. News: Cabinet orders military deployment, services in Wakhan valley . Pajhwok Afghan News . 20 November 2022 . 2023-11-29.