Burka District
District in Baghlan, Afghanistan
Burka برکه | |
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| 36°14′24″N 69°09′36″E / 36.24000°N 69.16000°E / 36.24000; 69.16000 | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Baghlan |
| Control | Taliban |
Burka (Persian: برکه) is in the northeastern district of Baghlan province. Its population is approximately 49,000. The capital is the city of Burka (alternate names: Borkeh, Barkah). It is in the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountains. The district is prone to earthquakes. On 5 May 2021 it was captured by Taliban forces.[1]
Demographics
The district dominated by Uzbeks at 60%, followed by Tajiks with 20%. Hazaras and Pashtuns share half-half their part in the district.[2]
References
External links
- Map of Settlements United Nations, AIMS, May 2002
- District profile by the UNHCR (9 April 2002)
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Baghlan Province
Capital: Puli Khumri
- Andarab
- Baghlani Jadid
- Burka
- Dahana-I-Ghuri
- Dih Salah
- Dushi
- Farang Wa Gharu
- Guzargahi
- Khinjan
- Khost Wa Fereng
- Khwaja Hijran
- Nahrin
- Puli Hisar
- Puli Khumri
- Tala wa Barfak
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