Sar-e-Pol, also written as Sar-i-Pul, and historically known as Anbar, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Sar-e-Pol Province. The city is within the jurisdiction of Sar-e-Pol District and has an estimated population of 134,809 people (2025). Qari Abdul Vakil Moaz serves as the mayor of the city.
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Sar-e-Pol sits at an elevation of about 2,155 ft (657 m) above sea level. It is connected by a road network with Sheberghan to the north, Tukzar to the southeast, and Maimana to the southwest. Its distance from Kabul is about 349 km (217 mi). Security is provided by the Afghan National Police.
Sar-e-Pol is home to the historic Imam Yahya Shrine, which is located in the eastern part of the city. There are also a number of bazaars, business centers, public parks, stadiums, banks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to relax.
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Towns around Sar-e Pul
- Shibirghān53 km N
- Sang-e Chārak61 km SE
- Balkh105 km NE
- Maymana108 km W
- Andkhoy109 km NW
- Mazār-e Sharīf119 km NE
- Qarqīn134 km N
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