Khas Kunar District
Khas Kunar District
خاص کونړ ولسوالۍ | |
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Khas Kunar District in light green color in the southeast | |
| Coordinates: 34°38′45″N 70°54′03″E / 34.6458°N 70.9008°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Kunar |
| Capital | Khas Kunar |
| Government | |
| • Type | District |
| Elevation | 749 m (2,457 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 29,836 |
| Time zone | UTC+04:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
| Main languages | Pashto |
Khas Kunar District (Dari: ولسوالی خاص کنر; Pashto: خاص کونړ ولسوالۍ) is one of about 16 districts of Kunar Province in Afghanistan. It is situated in the southeastern part of the province and borders Nangarhar Province to the south and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the east. The Kunar River passes north through the district and irrigates the surrounding land. The population of Khas Kunar was estimated to be around 29,836 people in 2002. The village of Khas Kunar serves as the district center, which is located at an altitude of 749 m (2,457 ft).