Prisons in Afghanistan map & data
There are 8 prisons mapped in Afghanistan, spread over 8 regions. The most are in Kandahar (1), Khost (1) and Kabul (1). 50% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include بازداشتگاه پروان, د کندهار لوی محبس and زندان پل چرخی.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kandahar | 1 | 13% |
| Khost | 1 | 13% |
| Kabul | 1 | 13% |
| Nangarhar | 1 | 13% |
| Parwan | 1 | 13% |
| Jowzjan | 1 | 13% |
| Faryab | 1 | 13% |
| Herat | 1 | 13% |
Notable prisons in Afghanistan
- بازداشتگاه پروانParwan · prison
- د کندهار لوی محبسKandahar · prison
- زندان پل چرخیKabul · prison
- Jalalabad Center Jailjalalabad · Nangarhar · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Afghanistan?
This layer holds 8 prisons in Afghanistan, the most of them in Kandahar. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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