Maymana
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Maymana میمنه |
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 Maymana
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| Coordinates: 35°56′N 64°45′E / 35.933°N 64.750°E | |
| Country |
 Afghanistan
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| Province | Faryab Province |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ahmad Javid Kaiwan |
| Elevation | 877 m (2,877 ft) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • City | 75,900 |
| • Urban | 149,040 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Maymana, Meymaneh or Maimana (Uzbek, Pashto, Persian: میمنه) is the capital of Faryab province, northern Afghanistan, near the Turkmenistan border. It is approximately 400 km northwest of the Afghan capital Kabul. Coordinates: 35°56′N 64°45′E / 35.933°N 64.750°E The city of Maimana has a population of 149,040 (in 2015). it has 10 districts and a total land area of 3,461 Hectares. The total number of dwellings in this city are 16,560.
Maymana is located at the northern foot of the Torkestan Range at an elevation of 877 m on the old terrace of the Qeysar or Maymana River. This river branches off of the Band-e Turkistan River 50 km south of the city. The highlands of the Maymana region generally possess a very rich topsoil which supports the seasonal agricultural activities.
Maimana is a Trading and Transit Hub in northern Afghanistan. Just over half of the land in Maimana is non built-up (57%) consisting largely of agriculture. The central districts (2-5) have higher dwelling density and clear road grids. The outer districts(1,7-10) are characterized by more agricultural land.
During the 19th century, the population of the settlement was estimated at 15,000–18,000, the majority being of Uzbek descent, in addition to Pashtun and Tajik minorities. In 1958 the population was estimated to be 30,000, by 1979 this had risen to 38,250, and by 1982 to 56,973. In 2004 Maymana has a population of 75,900. However it is estimated to be 149,040 in 2015.
The town is of ancient origin. It seems clear that Maymana citadel dates back to the early Iron Age. Ceramic materials in a nearby cave at Bilchiragh are from the Paleolithic and late Neolithic-Bronze Age.
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