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Qala e Naw
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town in Badghis Province, Afghanistan
Key facts
- Country
- Afghanistan
- Province
- Badghis
- District
- Qala-e-Naw
- Type
- Municipality
- Land
- 28 km (11 sq mi)
- Elevation
- 967 m (3,173 ft)
- Provincial capital
- 82,797
- Density
- 3,000/km (7,700/sq mi)
- Urban
- 19,087
- Rural
- 63,710
- Time zone
- UTC+04:30 ( Afghanistan Time )
- Iso 3166 code
- AF-QLN
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Official website
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Wikidata facts
- Population
- 5340
- Elevation
- 967
- Official website
- www.naraiman.com
- Image
- Qala-I-Naw Apr 2009 2.jpg
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- Qala-i-Naw
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Qala-e-Naw (Pashto and Dari: قلعه نو; lit. 'New Fortress') is a city in northwestern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Badghis Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Qala e Naw District and has an estimated population of 82,797 people.
Qala-e-Naw is home to Badghis University, which is located in the northern part of the city. The Qala i Naw Airport is located in the northwestern part of the city. The Afghanistan Ring Road passes in the city and this makes it one of the major stops for travelers.