Takhar
Political
Current Governor: Abdul Jabbar Taqwa
Presidential Candidate(s): Information not yet available
Provincial Council Candidates: Information not yet available
Registered Voters: Information not yet available
Geography
Location: In northeastern Afghanistan at 36.7°N 69.8°E and borders Kunduz, Baghlan, Panjshir and Badakhshan provinces as well as the state of Tajikistan.
Size: 12,376 sq kilometers (4,778 sq miles)
Districts: 17 districts – Baharak, Bangi, Chah Ab, Chal, Darqad, Dashti Qala, Farkhar, Hazar Sumuch, Ishkamish, Kalafgan, Khawajah Bahawodin, Khwaja Ghar, Namak Ab, Rustaq, Taluqan, Warsaj, Yangi Qala
Capital: Taloqan city
Topography: Most of the province is mountainous as part of the Pamir and Hindu Kush range. However, there are significant swaths of arable flatlands as well.
Climate: Highland, Semi-arid
Demographics
Population Size: 930,000
Ethnicities: Tajik, Uzbek, Pashtun, Hazara, Pashai, Gujjar
Miscellaneous