Dahana i Ghuri district (pop: 86,400) is located in the most southwestern part of Baghlan province, Afghanistan. The capital is Dahana i Ghuri (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.

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

Dahana i Ghuri District

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.

Dahana i Ghuri District

History

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

Dahana i Ghuri District

External links

Map of Settlements United Nations, AIMS, May 2002

References

Districts of Baghlan Province