Baghran
Baghrān (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°E and at an altitude of 1,564 m. The population of Baghran and the nearest settlements is 26,724.
Baghran
بغران | |
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 Baghran's main street is being resurfaced as part of a foreign reconstruction project. | |
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| Coordinates: 33°4′1″N 65°5′30″E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Helmand Province |
| District | Baghran District |
| Occupation |  Taliban |
| Elevation | 5,131 ft (1,564 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 26,724 |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
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]
References
- "Afghan Valley to Receive $2.4 Million for Reconstruction". American Forces Press Service. 16 August 2005. Retrieved 18 July 2009.
- "Taliban Present Gentler Face but Wield Iron Fist in Afghan District". The New York Times. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
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