Behsud, Maidan Wardak

Behsūd (Dari: بهسود) is a town in Maidan Wardak Province, central Afghanistan. It is the administrative center of Markazi Bihsud District.

Behsud

بهسود
Town
Behsud
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 34.3436°N 67.9057°E / 34.3436; 67.9057
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceMaidan Wardak Province
DistrictMarkazi Bihsud District
Elevation
3,068 m (10,066 ft)
Population
  Total4,619
Time zoneUTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Standard Time)

The town of Behsud has a population of 4,619.

Geography

Behsud is located about 3,068 metres (10,066 ft) above sea level.

Demographics

A majority of the population are Hazaras with Kuchis or Pashtun nomads. The area has been a site of Kuchi-Hazara conflict.

References

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