Nawur District
| Nawur ناور | |
|---|---|
| District | |
  Nawur Location within Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 33°47′30″N 67°51′30″E / 33.791702°N 67.858200°E | |
| Country |
 Afghanistan |
| Province | Ghazni Province |
| Population (2002)[1] | |
| • Total | 91,778 |
Nawur is the largest district in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Its population, which is entirely Hazara, was estimated at 91,778 (more than half of whom were children under 12) in 2002.[1] The Jikhai River originates here.
Agriculture
Main crops include wheat and barely. Animal husbandry includes sheep, goats, cows, poultry and horses.[1]
In 2011, Polish members of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) along with local residents constructed a dam and new passage in Tal Bulagh valley. Supplies of water gathered will allow to irrigate crop fields.[2]
External links
- Map of Settlements AIMS, May 2002
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "District Profile" (PDF). UNHCR. Retrieved 21 April 2006.
- ↑ "Drought no longer dreadful for residents of Nawur District". Polish Aid. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
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