Shindand District
Shinḍanḍ District (Pashto: شينډنډ) is located in the southern part of Herat Province in Afghanistan, bordering Adraskan District to the north, Ghor Province to the east and Farah Province to the south and west. It is one of the 16 districts of Herat Province. The name Shindand is Pashto and relates to lush green farming area. In Persian language it translates to Sabzwār (سبزوار).
Shindand
شينډنډ | |
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Shindand District (in south) on Herat province map | |
Shindand Location within Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 33.3036°N 62.1400°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Herat Province |
| Capital | Shindand |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 49,024 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
The population of Shindand District is around 49,024. The district center is the town of Shindand, which has an active market area. Shindand Air Base is located near the town. The Kandahar–Herat Highway passes through the district. The Zerkoh Valley is in the district.
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