Official Name: | Zana Khan |
Native Name: | زنهخان |
Native Name Lang: | fa |
Settlement Type: | District |
Pushpin Map: | Afghanistan |
Pushpin Label Position: | left |
Coordinates: | 33.68°N 68.67°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Afghanistan |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Ghazni |
Population Total: | 12,230 |
Population As Of: | 2002 |
Zana Khan district is a mountainous district in Ghazni province, Afghanistan with more than 12,000 people living there (100% Pashtun).[1] The district center is Dado.
The district is within the heartland of the Andar tribe of Ghilji Pashtuns.[2] Continuing drought is the main problem as in the whole province. It seriously affects agriculture, the main source of income. Health and education services need serious improvement.
Zana Khan district is currently under occupation of the Taliban and has been since August 2017. [3]
Land condition in 2002 found 20% of arable land in use.