Injil District, Herat

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Injil is a district of Herat Province in northwestern Afghanistan. It surrounds Herat City and borders Kushk District to the north, Karukh District to the east, Guzara District to the South, and Zinda Jan District to the west. There is no any official census from this district, therefor all the numbers are based on approximately the population of different localities in the district. The population of Injil District is around 237,800, which includes the following ethnic groups: Around 55% Tajik, around 40% Pashtun. Almost all inhabitants of Jebrael locality are Hazara. Jebrael has a population of around 60-80 thousand people. This makes the population of Hazara in Injil district around 4% and 1% Turkmen. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°18'0"N, 62°14'60"E

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Injil District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Mosque of Herat, Herat Citadel, Yu Aw Synagogue, Herat University.

4.3 miNW
Mosque
Great Mosque of Herat
110 min walk • The Great Mosque of Herat, also known as the Friday Mosque of Herat, is an ancient and venerable Islamic religious site located in the heart of Herat, Afghanistan. With its origins dating back to 1200 AD, the mosque is a testament to the architectural and cultural...
4.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Herat Citadel
121 min walk • The Herat Citadel, known locally as the Qala Iktyaruddin, stands as an imposing historical fortress in the heart of Herat, Afghanistan. With origins dating back to 330 BC, the citadel has stood the test of time, witnessing the ebb and flow of empires and armies through...
4.5 miNW
Synagogue
Yu Aw Synagogue, Herat
115 min walk • The Yu Aw Synagogue is located in the Momanda neighbourhood of the old city of Herat, in western Afghanistan. The area was once known as Mahalla-yi Musahiya, or the "Neighbourhood of the Jews".
5.2 miNW
Universities and schools
Herat University
133 min walk • Herat University is a public university located in Herat, the capital of Herat Province, in western Afghanistan. It was inaugurated in 1988, beginning with a faculty of Literature and Humanities. The first President was Abubakr Rashed. The university has 14 faculties and 45 departments.
3.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Herat District, Herat
101 min walk • Herat District is a district of Herat Province, Afghanistan. The capital lies at Herat city. In 2019 the estimated population was 556,205.

Injil District, Herat

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Injil District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Great Mosque of Herat

Herat Citadel

Yu Aw Synagogue, Herat

Herat University

Herat District, Herat