Darai Nur District
Darai Nur or Dara-i Noor (Pashto/Persian/Pashayi: دره نور) is a district in the north of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. Its population was estimated at 120,000 in 2002, of whom 28,000 were children under 12. The dominant language in the district is Pashayi and Pashto.
Darai Nur District دره نور | |
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District | |
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 Darai Nur District, Nangarhar Province. | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Nangarhar Province |
| Capital | Darai Nur |
| Population (2002[1]) | |
| • Total | 120,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Standard Time) |
The district centre is the village of Darai Nur. There are nine major villages and many smaller ones in the district. Some of the well-known villages in Darai Nur are Amla, Barkot, Khewa, Qalai Shahi, Sutan Lam, Nur Gal, and Kashmund.
References
- UNHCR District Profile, dated 2002-04-30, accessed 2006-07-07 (PDF).
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