Nawa District
| Nawa ناوه | |
|---|---|
| District | |
  Nawa Location within Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 32°19′25″N 67°52′38″E / 32.32361°N 67.87722°E | |
| Country |
 Afghanistan |
| Province | Ghazni Province |
| Occupation |
 Taliban |
| Population (2002)[1] | |
| • Total | 29,054 |
Nawa is a large district in the far south of Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. It is situated 100 km south from Ghazni in a mountainous region. Its population, which is 100% Pashtun, was estimated at 29,054 in 2002, of whom around 45% were children under 12.[1] The district center is the village of Nawa. Military operations in the district were featured in articles in the Washington Post[2] and the New York Times[3] in October 2009.
The district is currently controlled by the Taliban
Economy and agriculture
Most of the population live in villages in mud-built homes. Agriculture has been seriously affected by drought. The main sources of water are shallow wells. Trade and animal husbandry are sources of income. There is a shortage of clinics and schools, as well as the professionals to work in them.
External links
- Map of Settlements AIMS, May 2002
References
- 1 2 "District Profile" (PDF). UNHCR. Retrieved 25 April 2006.
- ↑ Chandrasekaran, Rajiv (2009-10-22). "In Helmand, a model for success?". Washington Post. Retrieved 2009-10-24.
- ↑ Boot, Max (2009-10-21). "There's No Substitute for Troops on the Ground". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-10-24.