Jaghatu District
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Jaghatu is a district in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, 40 km northwest of Ghazni. According to 2005 data, the population is more than 27,000, most of whom are pashtun Wardag. The district center is Ghazi Muhammad Jan Khan Bazaar.
Agriculture is the main source of income, the famous apple of the Afghanistan is from this district, but in the whole province drought is becoming the most serious problem. Health and education services are weak but still the most of the people of this area tried to have schools for children by their own effort. It is one the most beautiful places to visit in Afghanistan. The people of this district are very generous and are known for their hospitality towards guests.
Jaghatu district has some historical places like Barghalee which was the capital of Haptaly empire before Islam.
Sultan Dam is also located in Jaghatu district only two villages get benefits the rest water is going to Hazara district and Ghazni province.
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