Charikar
چاریکار | |
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City | |
 A street in Charikar | |
  Charikar Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 35°0′47″N 69°10′8″E / 35.01306°N 69.16889°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Parwan Province |
| District | Charikar |
| Elevation | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • City | 96,093 |
| • Urban | 96,039 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
| Control |  Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
Charikar (Persian: چاریکار) is a city in northern Afghanistan. It is the capital of Parwan Province. The city is on the road 69 km from Kabul. Charikar is known for its pottery and high-quality grapes.
