Nawzad, Afghanistan
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Nawzad (Pashto: نوزاد; also Now Zad) is a small town, the centre of Nawzad District in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. It is located at 32.4000°N 64.4667°E / 32.4000; 64.4667 at an altitude of 1221 metres ASL. It was the site of the Battle of Nawzad.
Nawzad | |
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Coordinates: 32°24′N 64°28′E | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Helmand Province |
District | Nawzad District |
Elevation | 4,006 ft (1,221 m) |
Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Surrounded to the southwest and east by mountains, the town consists of a bazaar, one road, and a maze of mud-brick houses and compounds, interspersed with narrow alleys. The local economy traditionally revolves around opium poppy farming.[1] Like much of Afghanistan, Nawzad and the surrounding area were largely peaceful after the 2001 invasion.
The animal rescue charity Nowzad Dogs, founded by Pen Farthing, is named after the town.