Muqur District, Ghazni
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| Muqur مقر |
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 Muqur
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| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Ghazni Province |
| Population (2002)[1] | |
| • Total | 70,900 |
Muqur (also spelt Moqur) is a district in the southwest of Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Its population, which is mostly Pashtun belonging to the Ali Khel tribe along with 1% Hazara and Tajik, was estimated at 70,900 in 2002, of whom 19,538 were children under 12.[1]
Divisions
The district is divided in four main areas:[1]
- Khoband – Pashtoon area
- Khodzaie – Pashtoon area
- Gadakhel - Pashtoon area
- Manger Khel – Pashtoon, Hazara, Tajik and Hindus
Agriculture
Main crops include wheat, alfalfa, peas, beans and honey melons. Animal husbandry includes sheep, goats, domestic poultry and a limited number of donkeys and horses.[1]
External links
- Map of Muqur (PDF)
References
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