Baghlan Province

province of Afghanistan

Baghlan (Persian/Pashto: بغلان Baġlān) is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the north of the country. Its capital is Puli Khumri. The name comes from a major town in the province, Baghlan.

Baghlan
بغلان
The location of Baghlan Province within Afghanistan
The location of Baghlan Province within Afghanistan
Coordinates: 36°N 69°E / 36°N 69°E / 36; 69
CountryAfghanistan
CapitalPuli Khumri
Area
 • Total21,112 km2 (8,151 sq mi)
Population
 • Estimate 
(2011-2012)
848,500
LanguagesDari Persian
Pashto

Demographics

Hazaras, Pashtuns, Tajiks and Uzbeks are living in this Province.[2]

Economy

Agriculture

Baghlan's primary crops (as of 1974) were cotton and sugar beets. The area also produced grapes, pistachios, and pommegranates. The primary livestock are Karakul sheep.[3]

Other products

The province also produces silk. Coal is mined in the Karkar Valley.[3]

Districts

The districts of Baghlan are:

Districts of Baghlan Province
DistrictCapitalPopulation[1]Area[4]Notes
Andarab24400Sub-divided in 2005
BaghlanAnnexed into Baghlani Jadid District in 2005
Baghlani Jadid164100
Burka50400
Dahana-I-Ghuri56300
Dih Salah30500Created in 2005 within Andarab District
Dushi64000
Farang Wa Gharu15900Created in 2005 within Khost Wa Fereng District
Guzargahi Nur9700Created in 2005 within Khost Wa Fereng District
Khinjan29100
Khost Wa Fereng60300Sub-divided in 2005
Khwaja Hijran22800Created in 2005 within Andarab District
Nahrin66100
Puli Hisar26400Created in 2005 within Andarab District
Puli Khumri199700
Tala wa Barfak28800

Politics

Governors

The current Governor of Baghlan is Mohammad Akbar Barakzai, appointed 2009.

Related pages

References