Asadabad, Afghanistan

capital of Kunar, Afghanistan

Asadabad or Asad Abad (Dari: اسعد‌آباد - Asadābād) is the capital city of Kunar Province in Afghanistan. It is in the eastern part of the country next to Pakistan. There are a lot of mountains around Asadabad.

Asadabad
اسعد‌آباد
Chagha Saray
US soldiers in Asadabad (August 2009)
US soldiers in Asadabad (August 2009)
Nickname(s): 
Abad - US soldiers use it referencing Asadabad and nearby FOB
Asadabad is located in Afghanistan
Asadabad
Asadabad
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 34°52′27″N 71°9′10″E / 34.87417°N 71.15278°E / 34.87417; 71.15278
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceKunar Province
DistrictAsadabad District
Government
 • TypeIslamic republic
Elevation
827 m (2,713 ft)
Population
 • Total48,400
Time zone+ 4.30

References

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  1. "Asadabad (Afghanistan)". Silobreaker. June 14, 2009. Archived from the original on June 16, 2009.