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Baghran

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Country
  
Afghanistan

Occupation
  
Taliban

Time zone
  
+ 4.30

Province
  
Helmand Province

District
  
Baghran District

Elevation
  
5,131 ft (1,564 m)

Local time
  
Tuesday 2:46 PM

Baghran

Weather
  
12°C, Wind W at 8 km/h, 40% Humidity

Baghran is a village and the district center of Baghran District in Helmand province, Afghanistan. It is located at 33.0669°N 65.0917°E / 33.0669; 65.0917 and at an altitude of 1,564 m. The population of Baghran and the nearest settlements is 26,724.

Map of Baghran, Afghanistan

In 2005 the United States was funding a $2 million project to pave 700 meters of the Baghran's main road.

It is controlled by the Taliban, and has been called their "most secure stronghold".

References

Baghran Wikipedia