Dahana i Ghuri district (pop: 86,400)[2] is located in the most southwestern part of Baghlan province, Afghanistan. The capital is Dahana i Ghuri[3] (also:Dahaneh-ye Ġawri, Dahana Gori, Dahana Ghori, Dahaneh-ye Ghowri). Its population is about 3,400 people. It is connected with Baghlan and Puli Khumri with an all-weather primary road.[3]

Dahana i Ghuri دهنه غوری
District
Dahana i Ghuri Location within Afghanistan[1]
Coordinates: 35°49′12″N 68°27′36″E
Country	Afghanistan
Province	Baghlan Province
Area
• Total	1,468 km2 (567 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	86,400

District profile:[2]

• Villages: 105
• Schools: 18 primary, 7 secondary, 11 high schools
• Health centers: 2 basic, 1 comprehensive

Economy

The majority of residents are engaged in farming and animal breeding. Main agricultural products include: wheat, barley, sesame, Zaghar, melon and water melon. Animals include: cow, sheep, donkey, horse and birds.[2]

History

The district was captured by the Taliban on 15 August 2016 after days of fighting with Afghan forces.[4]

External links

• Map of Settlements United Nations, AIMS, May 2002

References

This Baghlan Province, Afghanistan location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

• v
• t
• e