Farah is a city in western Afghanistan that serves as the capital of Farah Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Farah District and has an estimated population of 141,091 people. Mufti Sardar Mohammad Mirsad is the current mayor of the city.
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Farah has a number of bazaars, business centers, public parks, banks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to play sports or just relax. It is home to Farah University, which is located in the southeastern part of the city. The Farah Airport is a short distance north of the university, next to the main road leading to Delaram in the east. The tomb and mausoleum of Muhammad Jaunpuri is also in Farah.
Sitting at an elevation of approximately 650 m (2,130 ft) above sea level, Farah is one of the largest cities in western Afghanistan. It is located on the Farah River, roughly 125 km (78 mi) from the Afghanistan–Iran border. The city has a land area of 29 km2 (11 sq mi) or 2,949 ha (7,290 acres). In 2025 there were 5,299 dwelling units in it.
From the Wikipedia article Farah, Afghanistan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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