Jalalabad
Jalalabad is the capital city of Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan. Its 2025 population is around 200,331, which makes Jalalabad the fifth-largest city in Afghanistan.[1]
Trade importance
[change | change source]Jalalabad lies on a trade route from Kabul (the capital of Afghanistan) to Peshawar, Pakistan.[2] Because of its position, a lot of Afghanistan's trade with India and Pakistan goes through Jalalabad.[2]
People
[change | change source]Almost all residents of Jalalabad follow Sunni Islam.[3] However, there are also Hindu and Sikh minorities in the city.[3]
Industries
[change | change source]There is a large irrigated plain surrounding Jalalabad that produces fruit, almonds, rice, and grain.[2] The city has a sugarcane refinery and handicraft shops.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Afghanistan Cities by Population 2025". World Population Review. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Jalalabad | History, Map, & Kabul | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-09-02. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- 1 2 Kumar, Ruchi. "The decline of Afghanistan's Hindu and Sikh communities". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
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