Tashkan Postal Codes, Badakhshan Afghanistan

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Tashkan, located in Badakhshan, Afghanistan. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Tashkan to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Tashkan on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Tashkan districts in Afghanistan. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Tashkan

Key Facts

Tashkan is a district located in the northeastern part of Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan. Situated in the rugged Hindu Kush mountain range, this remote district occupies a strategic position near Afghanistan's northeastern border with Tajikistan. Tashkan covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 35,000 people, primarily consisting of ethnic Tajiks who rely on subsistence agriculture and livestock rearing for their livelihoods. The district is administratively divided into several smaller sub-districts and villages, with the district center serving as the main hub for local governance and basic services. Characterized by its mountainous terrain and harsh climate, Tashkan experiences long, cold winters and short, mild summers, which significantly influence the agricultural patterns and daily life of its inhabitants. The district's infrastructure remains limited, with basic road networks connecting it to neighboring districts and the provincial capital, Fayzabad. For those seeking to access postal services or communicate with residents in this remote region, understanding Tashkan's administrative structure and geographical context is essential for accurate addressing and mail delivery to its various sub-regions.

Neighboring Regions

* Kishim

* Yamgan

* Jurum

* Raghistan