Kayan, Baghlan
For other uses, see Kayan_(disambiguation).
| Kayan | |
|---|---|
  Kayan Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 35°38′4″N 68°25′42″E / 35.63444°N 68.42833°ECoordinates: 35°38′4″N 68°25′42″E / 35.63444°N 68.42833°E | |
| Country |
 Afghanistan |
| Province | Baghlan Province |
| Population | |
| • Ethnicities | Sayyids, Hazara |
| • Religions | Twelver and Ismaili Shia Islam |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
Kayan is a village in Baghlan Province in north eastern Afghanistan.[1] It is located in the valley of Kayan, some 30 kilometres west of Dushi. The residents of Kayan valley are mostly Sadat tribes and also Hazara tribes. The religion of the Sayyids are Shi´a Islam.[2]
References
- ↑ "NGA GeoName Database". National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 2008-06-08. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
- ↑ "Ismaili Shia Muslims".
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