Nawur District
Nawur
ناور | |
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Location within Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 33°47′30″N 67°51′30″E / 33.791702°N 67.858200°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Ghazni |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,234 km2 (2,021 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,100 m (10,200 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 91,778 |
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Nawur (Dari: ناور or ناهور) is one of the districts of Afghanistan, which is located in the northern part of Ghazni Province. With an area of approximately 5,234 km2 (2,021 sq mi), Nawur is the largest district of Ghazni province. Its population was estimated at 91,778 (more than half of whom were children under 12) in 2002. Nawur's inhabitants are ethnic Hazaras
The following are neighboring districts to Nawur: Qarabagh District to the south, Jaghori District, Malistan District and Ajristan District to the south-west, Jaghatu District and Rashidan District to the east, Miramor District of Daykundi Province to the west, Waras District of Bamyan Province to the northwest, Behsud District, Daimirdad District and Jaghatu District of Maidan Wardak Province to the north.