Qala e Naw
Qala-e-Naw
قلعه نو | |
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Approach to Qala-e-Naw | |
Qala-e-Naw Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 34°59′12″N 63°7′45″E / 34.98667°N 63.12917°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Badghis |
| District | Qala-e-Naw |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Land | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 967 m (3,173 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
| 82,797 | |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 19,087 |
| • Rural | 63,710 |
| Time zone | UTC+04:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
| ISO 3166 code | AF-QLN |
Qala-e-Naw (Pashto and Dari: قلعه نو; lit. 'New Fortress') is a city in northwestern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Badghis Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Qala e Naw District and has an estimated population of 82,797 people.
Qala-e-Naw is home to Badghis University, which is located in the northern part of the city. The Qala i Naw Airport is located in the northwestern part of the city. The Afghanistan Ring Road passes in the city and this makes it one of the major stops for travelers.
Qala-e-Naw has a land area of 28 km2 (11 sq mi) or 3,752 ha (9,270 acres). It is administratively divided into 6 city districts (nahias). In 2015 there were about 7,125 dwelling units in the city.