Aqchah
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Aqchah | |
Location in Afghanistan | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Jowzjan Province |
Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
Population | |
- Total | 40,000 |
Aqchah is a city in northern Afghanistan approximately 50 km from Sheberghan. It is the center of the Aqcha District in Jowzjan Province, Afghanistan. The population is more than 40,000 people, according to different sources. It is situated a few kilometers north of the main Sheberghan-Mazari Sharif road.
The city is well known for its traditional carpets and rugs.