Baghran Explained

Official Name:Baghran
Native Name:بغران
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Afghanistan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Afghanistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Helmand
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Baghran
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Total:26,724
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:+ 4.30
Coordinates:33.0669°N 65.0917°W
Elevation M:1564

Baghrān (Pushto; Pashto: بغران) is a village and the district center of Baghran District in Helmand province, Afghanistan. It is located at 33.0669°N 65.0917°W and at an altitude of 1,564 m. The population of Baghran and the nearest settlements is 26,724.

In 2005 the United States was funding a $2 million project to pave 700 meters of the Baghran's main road.[1]

It is controlled by the Taliban, and has been called their "most secure stronghold".[2]

Climate

Baghran features a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dsa) with hot summers and moderately cold winters.

See also

References

  1. News: Afghan Valley to Receive $2.4 Million for Reconstruction. 2005-08-16. American Forces Press Service. 2009-07-18.
  2. News: Taliban Present Gentler Face but Wield Iron Fist in Afghan District. 5 August 2015. The New York Times. 20 May 2016.