Nimruz Province

Nimruz Province spans 41,356 square kilometers of predominantly desert terrain, making it the most sparsely populated region in Afghanistan with 186,963 inhabitants.

The province, established in 1968, was separated from Chakhansur Province and designated Zaranj as its capital, marking a shift in regional administration.

The province contains 649 villages where Baloch, Pashtun, Brahui, Tajik, Uzbek, and Hazara communities maintain their distinct traditions and social structures.

Transportation infrastructure includes roads connecting Zaranj through Delaram to the Ring Road, while Zaranj Airport serves domestic flights across the region.

The name Nimruz derives from Persian and Balochi languages, referring to the meridian that passes through this territory, meaning mid-day or half-day.

Location: Afghanistan

Capital city: Zaranj

Elevation above the sea: 610 m

Shares border with: Helmand Province

GPS coordinates: 31.00000,62.50000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52