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Dahana-e-Ghuri District

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 Ä awri, 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

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.

History

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

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