Gardez (Pashto: ګردېز ولسوالۍ) is a district in Paktia Province, Afghanistan.[1] The center of the district which is also the capital of Paktia Province is Gardez.

Districts of Paktia Province

Demographics & population

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Like in the rest of Afghanistan, no exact population numbers are available. The Afghan Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation & Development (MRRD) along with UNHCR and Central Statistics Office (CSO) of Afghanistan estimated the population of the district to be around 86,609 (CSO 2004).[1] According to the same sources, Pashtuns make up 70% of the total population followed by 30% Tajiks.

Notable people

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References

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