Behsud, Maidan Wardak
Behsūd (Dari: بهسود) is a town in Maidan Wardak Province, central Afghanistan. It is the administrative center of Markazi Bihsud District.
Behsud بهسود | |
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Town | |
  Behsud Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 34.3436°N 67.9057°E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Maidan Wardak Province |
| District | Markazi Bihsud District |
| Elevation | 3,068 m (10,066 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,619 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Standard Time) |
The town of Behsud has a population of 4,619.
Geography
Behsud is located about 3,068 metres (10,066 ft) above sea level.
Demographics
A majority of the population are Hazaras with a minority of Pashtuns (including Kuchis and Wardaks). The area has been a site of Kuchi-Hazara conflict.
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