Qala e Naw

Qala-e-Naw 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.
Qala-e-Naw has a land area of or. It is administratively divided into 6 city districts. In 2015 there were about 7,125 dwelling units in the city.

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History

On 7 July 2021, the Taliban began an assault on the city which culminated in defeat by Afghan forces. The other side claimed that at least 69 Taliban fighters were killed and 23 injured. The city was captured by the Taliban on 12 August 2021, around the same time as the fall of Herat, becoming the thirteenth provincial capital to be seized as part of the wider 2021 Taliban offensive.

Geography

Qala-e-Naw is located north of the Paropamisus Mountains. Barren land accounts for 49% of its land area and only 28% is classified as built-up. Of the built-up land, 60% is residential.District 4 has a large institutional and transportation land use as a result of the airport located there.

Climate

Qala i Naw has a mediterranean climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation mostly falls in winter and early spring. Snow is common in winter.