Maymana

Maimana, also spelled as Maymana, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Faryab Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Maymana District and has an estimated population of 108,049 people. The city is approximately 400 km (250 mi) northwest of the country's capital Kabul, and is located on the Maymana River, which is a tributary of the Murghab River. The mayor of the city is Damla Mohibullah. Maimana has a domestic airport, a number of bazaars, mosques, universities, public parks, hospitals, and over 16,560 dwelling units. The Afghanistan Ring Road passes through the city. The closest major cities to Maimana are Andkhoy in Faryab, Sheberghan in Jowzjan Province, and Sar-e-Pol in Sar-e-Pol Province. The city is to be connected by railroad with Herat to the southwest and Mazar-i-Sharif to the northeast.