Kōtāh Khēl
in Balkh, Afghanistan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.782 and 66.845 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 46' 53" and E 66° 50' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Afghani - AFN
Spoken languages:
Persian, Pushto, Uzbek, Turkmen
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:44 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kabul
UTC/GMT offset: 4.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:48 am and 4:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.155 and -109.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Roa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Afghanistan in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 5,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Afghanistan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Afghanistan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Kōtāh Khēl

Kōtāh Khēl in Balkh is a town located in Afghanistan about 203 mi (or 327 km) north-west of Kabul, the country's capital town.

Time in Kōtāh Khēl is now 11:44 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kabul with an UTC offset of 4.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Kōtāh Khēl. The closest airport in Afghanistan is Mazar I Sharif Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Balkh, Chimtal, Dehdadi, Dowlatabad and Mazar-e Sharif. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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Street food preparation in Balkh Afghanistan

Published: August 30, 2012
Length: 19:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: João Leitão

Nomad Revelations Travel Blog → http://www.joaoleitao.com ☆ Street food preparation in Balkh Afghanistan - part 1.


Driving in Balkh direction No Gombad Mosque - part 2, Balkh Afghanistan

Published: August 30, 2012
Length: 28:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: João Leitão

Balkh afghanistandriving in Balkh direction No Gombad Mosque - part 2, Balkh Afghanistan.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Balkh

Balkh was an ancient city and centre of Zoroastrianism in what is northern Afghanistan. Today it is a small town in the province of Balkh, about 20 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital, Mazar-e Sharif, and some 74 km south of the Amu Darya. It was one of the major cities of Khorasan. Marco Polo described Balkh as a "noble and great city". The ancient city of Balkh was under the Greeks renamed Bactra, giving its name to Bactria.

Located at 36.7731, 66.8736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in the 2nd millennium BC, Populated places in Balkh Province, Populated places along the Silk Road, Former populated places in Afghanistan, History of Iran, Districts of Balkh Province, Buddhism in Afghanistan, Buddhist art and culture, Historical regions of Afghanistan

Charbolak District

Charbolak (or Chahar Bolak or Char Bolak) district is located in the western part of Balkh Province. Its capital is the village of Charbolak, 40 km northwest of Mazari Sharif. The majority of the population is Pashtun. The previous name of this district was Adina Masjid (آدینه‌ مسجد), which was changed to Char Bolak during the Pashtunisation policy of Mohammad Gul Khan Momand.

Located at 36.7731, 66.8736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Balkh Province

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kutakheyl’, Kota Kheyl, Kowtah Kheyl, Kōtāh Khēl, کوتاه خېل, كوته خيل, Кутахейль