Maymana District | |
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 Location in Faryab province | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Faryab Province |
| Capital | Maymana |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 68,055 |
| Time zone | UTC+04:30 (AST) |
Maymana District is a district of Faryab province, Afghanistan. The seat lies at Maymana.
Maymana District | |
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| Location in Faryab province | |
| Country | |
| Province | Faryab Province |
| Capital | Maymana |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 68,055 |
| Time zone | UTC+04:30 (AST) |
Maymana District is a district of Faryab province, Afghanistan. The seat lies at Maymana.
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