Dahana-e-Ghuri District

Dahana i Ghuri
دهنه غوری
Dahana i Ghuri
Location within Afghanistan
Coordinates: 35°49′12″N 68°27′36″E / 35.82000°N 68.46000°E / 35.82000; 68.46000
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceBaghlan
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.

District profile:

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