Herat is a city located in Yazd Province in central Iran. It serves as the capital of both Khatam County and the Central District within that county. The city is situated in the Central District administrative division of the province.
As a regional administrative center, Herat functions as a local hub for Khatam County. The city's role as a dual capital—for both the county and its central district—reflects its position within Iran's provincial governance structure. Yazd Province, where Herat is located, is situated in the central plateau region of Iran.