Asadabad, Afghanistan
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| Asadabad اسدآباد Chagha Saray |
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| US soldiers patrolling the streets of Asadabad | |
| Nickname(s): Abad - US soldiers use it referencing Asadabad and nearby FOB | |
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| Coordinates: 34°52′27″N 71°9′10″E / 34.87417°N 71.15278°ECoordinates: 34°52′27″N 71°9′10″E / 34.87417°N 71.15278°E | |
| Country | |
| Province | Kunar Province |
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| • Type | Islamic republic |
| Elevation | 2,713 ft ft (827 m m) |
| Population [1] | |
| • Total | 48,400 |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
| Some detailed information has been withheld due to the sensitivity of operations still ongoing in the area. | |
Asadabad or Asad Abad (Pashto: اسدآباد - 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.