Tarinkot

Tarinkot or Tarin Kowt (Pashto: ترين کوټ) is the capital of Orūzgān Province in southern Afghanistan. It is a town of about 10,000 people. Its population is mostly of Pashtun ethnic origin, including a sizable number of Tarins, whose ancestors were the original founders and settlers here some 500 years ago.

Tarinkot
ترين کوټ
Tarinkot
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 32°37′36″N 65°52′24″E
CountryAfghanistan
ProvinceOrūzgān Province
Elevation
4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Population
  Total10,000
Time zoneUTC+4:30

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