Gosfandi گوسفندی | |
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  Gosfandi Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 36°13′17″N65°55′40″E / 36.22139°N 65.92778°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Sar-e Pol |
| Elevation | 1,220 m (4,000 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Religions | Islam |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
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