Ghōr Province Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Ghōr غور
Province
Minaret of Jam, Shahrak District
Map of Afghanistan with Ghor highlighted
Country	Afghanistan
Capital	Firuzkoh
Area
• Total	36,478.8 km² (14,084.5 sq mi)
Population (2015)
• Total	700,296
• Density	19.19734/km² (49.72089/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+4:30
ISO 3166 code	AF-GHO
Main languages	Dari Persian (Hazaragi) Pashto

Ghōr (Pashto: غور, Persian: غور), also spelled Ghowr or Ghur, is one of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan. It is located in the central part of the country, towards the northwest. The capital city of Ghor is called Firuzkoh.

Around 700,296 people live in Ghor Province as of 2015. The main languages spoken here are Dari Persian and Pashto.

Understanding Ghor's Districts
Who Leads Ghor?
- The Governor of Ghor Province
Where is Ghor Located?
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Understanding Ghor's Districts

Ghor Province is divided into several smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own capital and population. These districts help manage the different parts of the province.

**Districts of Ghor Province**
District Name	Capital City	Population	Area	Notes
Chaghcharan		132,442		This district was divided into smaller parts in 2005.
Charsada		30,079		Created in 2005 from part of Chaghcharan District.
Dawlat Yar		33,364		Also created in 2005 from part of Chaghcharan District.
Du Layna		38,654		Formed in 2005 from parts of Chaghcharan and Shahrak Districts.
Lal Wa Sarjangal		92,800
Pasaband		92,356
Saghar		30,497
Shahrak		57,888
Taywara		82,287
Tulak		44,935

Who Leads Ghor?

The Governor of Ghor Province

The leader of Ghor Province is called the governor. The current governor of Ghor is Sayyed Mohammad Eqbal Munib. A governor is like the main manager for the province. They help make sure things run smoothly for the people living there.

Where is Ghor Located?

Ghor Province is in the middle of Afghanistan. It shares borders with many other provinces. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand its place in the country.