Dushi
دوشی | |
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Location within Afghanistan[1] | |
Coordinates: 35°37′12″N 68°40′12″E / 35.62000°N 68.67000°E | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Baghlan |
Capital | Dushi |
Area | |
• Total | 1,942.5 km2 (750.0 sq mi) |
Elevation | 880 m (2,890 ft) |
Population (2004)[3] | |
• Total | 57,160 |
• Estimate (2019) | 74,295 |
Dushi district is located in the central part of Baghlan Province, Afghanistan. It lies on the major Kabul-Kunduz highway. The population of the district was estimated to be around 57,160 in 2004.[4] Hazaras are around 60% of the population and make up the majority in the district, followed by Tajiks (39%).[5] The centre of the district is Dushi. Dushi was considered contested between the Afghan Government and the Taliban in late 2018.[2]