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.

 Trade importance 
Jalalabad lies on a trade route from Kabul (the capital of Afghanistan) to Peshawar, Pakistan. Because of its position, a lot of Afghanistan's trade with India and Pakistan goes through Jalalabad.

 People 
Almost all residents of Jalalabad follow Sunni Islam. However, there are also Hindu and Sikh minorities in the city.

 Industries 
There is a large irrigated plain surrounding Jalalabad that produces fruit, almonds, rice, and grain. The city has a sugarcane refinery and handicraft shops. 

Jalalabad is a military center and has an airfield.

References

Category:Cities in Afghanistan
Category:Nangarhar