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 is located in Afghanistan
Tarinkot
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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