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 / 33.0669; 65.0917 and at an altitude of 1,564 m. The population of Baghran and the nearest settlements is 26,724.

Baghran
بغران
Baghran's main street is being resurfaced as part of a foreign reconstruction project.
Coordinates: 33°4′1″N 65°5′30″E
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceHelmand Province
DistrictBaghran District
Occupation Taliban
Elevation
5,131 ft (1,564 m)
Population
 • Total26,724
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]

See also

Taliban captured Area,

References
  1. "Afghan Valley to Receive $2.4 Million for Reconstruction". American Forces Press Service. 16 August 2005. Retrieved 18 July 2009.
  2. "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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