Maidan Shar

Maidan Shar
Maidan Shar
میدان ښار
Maidan Shar is located in Afghanistan
Maidan Shar
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 34°27′N 68°47′E / 34.45°N 68.783°E / 34.45; 68.783Coordinates: 34°27′N 68°47′E / 34.45°N 68.783°E / 34.45; 68.783
Country  Afghanistan
Province Wardak Province
District
Time zone UTC+4:30

Maidan Shar (Pashto: میدان ښار - Maidān Šhār;[1][2][3] Persian: میدان شهر; also Maydan, Meydan, Maidan) is the capital of Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Its population was estimated to be 35,008 in 2003,[4] of which 85% are Pashtuns, and a smaller number of Hazaras and Tajiks forming the rest.[5]

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Geography

Maidan Shar is located in the north eastern part of Wardag Province, Afghanistan. It is surrounded by Arghandeh and Paghman mountains of Kabul Province, Jalrez and Nirkh districts of Wardag Province.

It has an area of 345 km2 , its elevation above sea level is 2225 meters, and is located at a latitude of 342700 and longitude of 684800 degrees.

The district consists of 59 main villages and 1 sub-village.

Economy

The majority of people in Maidan Shar are engaged in agriculture, livestock, gardening and trade. The overall economical status of the people of Maidan Shar is poor.

Education

By the end of 2008, there were a total of 14 schools serving approximately 9268 students. There were around 275 teachers teaching in these schools.[6]

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