afghan men attend shura in nawa district.
nawa-i-barakzayi s name reflects dominant pashtun tribe in district, barakzai. there large minority of tribesmen noorzai tribe. prior 1970s, called shamalan after small village @ south end of district. result of land settlement, 1975 there 16 other tribes , ethnic groups in area. villages located along rivers, irrigation possible. drought has affected district since late 20th century, reducing number of livestock can sustained. 2003 un census recorded population of 66,263 2008 afghan government survey counted 89,814 people. of inhabitants pashtun. district center called nawa-i-barakzayi.
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