Dahana i Ghuri District
# Dahana i 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 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

## 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.

