Kushk, Afghanistan

For the nearby town in Turkmenistan, see Kushka (disambiguation). For the place in Ghor Province, see Kushk, Ghor.
Kushk
Kushk

Location in Afghanistan

Coordinates: 34°57′N 62°15′E / 34.950°N 62.250°E / 34.950; 62.250Coordinates: 34°57′N 62°15′E / 34.950°N 62.250°E / 34.950; 62.250
Country  Afghanistan
Province Herat Province
District Kushk District
Elevation 3,504 ft (1,068 m)
Population
  Total 17,479
Time zone UTC+4:30

Kushk or Koshk is a town in Afghanistan that shares its name with the Kushk River which flows by the town. It is the center of Kushk District, Herat Province. The population is 17 479. It is located at 34°57′N 62°15′E / 34.95°N 62.25°E / 34.95; 62.25 at 1068 m altitude.


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