Nangarhar Province: Province of Afghanistan
Nangarhar (Pashto: ننګرهار Nangarhār) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan.
It is in the east of the country. Jalalabad is the capital. There are 1,383,900 people in the province.
Nangarhar Province ننگرهار | |
|---|---|
 Street in Jalalabad city | |
 Map of Afghanistan with Nangarhar highlighted | |
| Coordinates (Capital): 34°15′N 70°30′E / 34.25°N 70.50°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Capital | Jalalabad |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Hajji Gul Mohammad |
| • Deputy Governor | Maulvi Niaz Mohammad Wahaj |
| • Police Chief | Neda Mohammad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,727 km2 (2,983 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,735,531 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
| ISO 3166 code | AF-NAN |
| Main languages | Pashto, Dari |
Districts
Nangarhar province is divided into 22 districts, these are:
| District | Capital | Population | Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achin | 95,468 | |||
| Bati Kot | 71,308 | |||
| Bihsud | 118,934 | Created in 2005 within Jalalabad District | ||
| Chaparhar | 57,339 | |||
| Dara-I-Nur | 28,202 | |||
| Dih Bala | 33,294 | |||
| Dur Baba | 13,479 | |||
| Goshta | 31,130 | |||
| Hisarak | 28,376 | |||
| Jalalabad | 205,423 | Sub-divided in 2005 | ||
| Kama | 52,527 | |||
| Khogyani | 111,479 | |||
| Kot | 52,154 | Created in 2005 within Rodat District | ||
| Kuz Kunar | 42,823 | |||
| Lal Pur | 18,997 | |||
| Momand Dara | 42,103 | |||
| Nazyan | 16,328 | |||
| Pachir Aw Agam | 40,141 | |||
| Rodat | 63,357 | Sub-divided in 2005 | ||
| Sherzad | 63,232 | |||
| Shinwar | 64,872 | |||
| Surkh Rod | 91,548 |
References
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