Fayzabad

Fayzabad is home to Badakhshan University, which is located in the northwestern part of the city. The Fayzabad Airport is also around there, which provides limited domestic flight services. The city has a number of bazaars, business centers, public parks, banks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to play sports or just relax. The city also has shrines of historical importance.

Fayzabad is at an altitude of 1,254 m (4,114 ft) above sea level and covers a land area of 159 km2 (61 sq mi). In 2015 there were about 10,605 dwelling units in it. The city is connected by a road network with Ishkashim to the southeast and Taloqan to the southwest. Fayzabad serves as the main commercial and administrative center of the Pamir region. The Kokcha River runs alongside the city.