Fayzabad District, Jowzjan

Fayzabad
فیض‌آباد
Fayzabad
Location within Afghanistan
Coordinates: 36°42′N 66°20′E / 36.70°N 66.33°E / 36.70; 66.33
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceJowzjan
Area
  Total
1,160 km2 (450 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
56,000

Fayzabad (Persian: فیض‌آباد) is a district situated in the eastern part of Jowzjan province, Afghanistan. It borders Aqcha District to the west, Mardyan District to the north, Balkh Province to the east and Sar-e Pol Province to the south. The population is 56,000 (2011). The district center is the village of Fayzabad. It is situated in the northern part of the district, a few miles north of the main Sheberghan - Mazari Sharif road.