Sheberghan, also written as Shibarghan, Shaburghan or Shebirghan, and historically known as Shahpurgan, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Jowzjan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Sheberghan District and has an estimated population of 213,411 people. Habibullah Qane serves as the current mayor of the city.
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Sheberghan is home to Jowzjan University, which is located in center of the city. The Sheberghan Airfield is situated about 20 km (12 mi) to the northeast between Sheberghan and Aqcha. 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.
Shebgerghan is at an altitude of 335 m (1,099 ft) above sea level and has a land area of 73 km2 (28 sq mi) or 7,335 ha (18,130 acres). It is administratively divided into 4 city districts (nahias). In 2025 there were 19,511 dwelling units in the city. The Afghanistan Ring Road connects the city with Mazar-i-Sharif to the east, Maymana to the southwest and Andkhoy to the northwest.
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Towns around Shibirghān
- Sar-e Pul53 km S
- Andkhoy64 km NW
- Qarqīn87 km N
- Balkh103 km E
- Sang-e Chārak110 km SE
- Maymana120 km SW
- Mazār-e Sharīf121 km E
- Magdanly130 km N
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