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Chahar Kent چارکنت | |
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  Chahar Kent Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 36°30′0″N67°20′0″E / 36.50000°N 67.33333°E Coordinates: 36°30′0″N67°20′0″E / 36.50000°N 67.33333°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Balkh Province |
| District | Chahar Kint District |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
Chahar Kent is a village in Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan.
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