Dahana i Ghuri دهنه غوری | |
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District | |
Dahana i GhuriLocation within Afghanistan | |
Coordinates: 35°49′12″N 68°27′36″E / 35.82000°N 68.46000°E / 35.82000; 68.46000 | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Baghlan |
Area | |
• Total | 1,468 km2 (567 sq mi) |
Elevation | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 86,400 |
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.
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.
The district was captured by the Taliban on 15 August 2016 after days of fighting with Afghan forces.
Baghlan Province | ||
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Capital: Puli Khumri | ||
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