Taloqan
Taloqan
تالقان | |
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Takhar governor's office in Taloqan | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′N 69°31′E / 36.717°N 69.517°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Takhar |
| Elevation | 876 m (2,874 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 196,400 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Standard Time) |
Taloqan (Persian: تالقان, also transcribed Taleqan or Taluqan) is the capital of Takhar Province, in northeastern Afghanistan. It is located in the Taluqan District. The population was estimated as 196,400 in 2006.
In 2021, the Taliban gained control of the province during the 2021 Taliban offensive.