Panj

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See also Panj River.

Panj is a city in southern Tajikistan, situated on the Afghan border some 252 km south of the capital Dushanbe. In Soviet times it was known as Baumanabad and later as Kirovabad. It has also been known as Pyandj, Pyandzh, Kirowabad, Sarai, Sarai-Kamar, Saray Komar, and Saray-Kamar. It is not to be confused with the Tajik town of Dusty which has been known as Pyandj, Pyandzh, Molotovabad, Dŭsty, and Dusti.

Coordinates: 37°14′N, 69°06′E

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