A few facts about Istālif
- With about 41,000 inhabitants, Istālif is one of the 50 largest places in Afghanistan.
- It's part of the Kabul region.
- It's about 35 km to Kabul, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Mīr Bachah Kōṯ (10 km), Charikar (22 km) and Bagrām (23 km).