Qalay-I-Zal District (), also spelled Qala-i-Zal, is situated in the western part of Kunduz Province, northern Afghanistan. It borders Balkh Province to the west and Tajikistan to the north along the Panj River, Panj, Vakhsh River, Vakhsh and Amu Darya rivers. To the east it borders Imam Sahib District and to the south Kunduz District, Kunduz and Chahar dara District, Chahar dara districts. Qalay-I-Zal River flows through the district and divides it in two parts. The population is 60,600 (2006) - 60% Turkmen people, Turkmen and 40% Pashtun people, Pashtun. The district is almost a desert and only the irrigated land is arable. The agriculture and carpet weaving are the most important sources of income.
The district was fought over with the Taliban in the War in Afghanistan (2001–present), War in Afghanistan.
The Taliban captured Qalay-I-Zal District on 6 May 2017 during their 2017 spring offensive; Operation Mansoori.
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AIMS District MapDistrict Profile
Districts of Kunduz Province
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