Darah دره | |
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Coordinates: 35°15′29″N69°49′29″E / 35.2580°N 69.8248°E | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Panjshir Province |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 15,407 |
Time zone | UTC+04:30 (AST) |
Darah District is a District of Panjshir Province in Afghanistan. [1] [2] The population in 2019 was estimated to be 15,407. [3]
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Darah may refer to:
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