Shahrak District
| Shahrak شهرک |
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| The Minaret of Jam seen from overhead
The Minaret of Jam seen from overhead
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 Shahrak
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| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Ghor Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,350 km2 (1,680 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 58,200 |
Shahrak District is located in the central part of Ghor Province, Afghanistan. The population is 58,200.[1] The district center is Dahan-e Falezak (Shahrak).
Economy
The district suffers from a weak economy and severe poverty due to lack of road linkage between villages and district centre, low level of agriculture and livestock productions, inaccessibility to healthcare services and security problems.[2] In 2014, construction work of irrigation projects began in five villages of the district by the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD).[3]
- Main handicrafts: rug weaving.
- Agricultural products: wheat, barley and potato.
Architecture
Near the village of Jam stands the Minaret of Jam, a historic building.
External Links
- Map of Settlements IMMAP, August 2011
References
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