Qala i Naw
The provincial capital of Badghis in northwestern Afghanistan, Qala i Naw sits on a broad plain near the Turkmenistan border and lies on the Afghanistan Ring Road, making it a significant stop for travellers crossing the region. The city's name translates as "New Fortress," and it has historical roots as a centre associated with Sunni Hazara communities, formally designated as the provincial capital during the reign of Amanullah Khan. Badghis University is located in the northern part of the city.
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- Population9,000
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi
Nearest airports
Qala i Naw: quick answers
Where is Qala i Naw?
Qala i Naw is in Afghanistan, about 111 km69 miles in a straight line from Herat.
How do you get to Qala i Naw?
The nearest airport is Qala-i-Naw (LQN), about 9 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Qala i Naw?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C35°F. The wettest month is March, with about 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Qala i Naw?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.