Herat, also written as Harat or Hirat, is a city located in western Afghanistan. It serves as the capital and largest city of Herat Province and has historically been recognized as the third-largest city in the country. The city falls within the jurisdiction of the Herat District.
The city has an estimated population of 673,273 settled residents. Mullah Nematullah Hassan currently serves as the mayor of the city, succeeding his predecessor, Haji Abdulraziq Rashed.