Chishti Sharif District

Summary

Chishti Sharif District, also known as Chisht District, is the most easterly district in Herat Province, Afghanistan, situated along the Hari River and one of its northern tributaries. It borders with Obe District to the west, Badghis Province to the north and Ghor Province to the east and south. The population was estimated at 23,100 in 2012.[1] The district administrative center is the village of Chishti Sharif.

Chishti Sharif
چشت شریف
District
Mosque of Chishti Sharif
Mosque of Chishti Sharif
Chishti Sharif is located in Afghanistan
Chishti Sharif
Chishti Sharif
Location within Afghanistan
Coordinates: 34°21′12″N 63°44′28″E / 34.3533°N 63.7411°E / 34.3533; 63.7411
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceHerat Province
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total23,100

Infrastructure edit

The district contains 170 km (110 mi) of gravel roads.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Settled Population of Herat Province" (PDF). Central Statistics Organization. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 October 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Herat Provincial Profile" (PDF). Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development. Retrieved 31 December 2015.

External links edit

  • Map of Settlements IMMAP, September 2011