Saydabad
سیدآباد
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  Saydabad Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 33°53′15″N 68°41′40″E / 33.88750°N 68.69444°E / 33.88750; 68.69444 | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Maidan Wardak Province |
| Population | |
| • Total | 114,793 |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
Saydabad District (Pashto: سیدآباد ولسوالۍ) is a district of Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan. The district is known for its pleasant climate, including hilly vegetation, streams, and orchards.[1] The district was a popular retreat for Kabul residents until an increase in ISAF-Taliban violence in the late 2000s.[2] The city of Saydabad serves as the district capital. With a population of 114,793, it is the most populous district of the province.
The district is within the heartland of the Wardak tribe of Pashtuns.[3]: 10
On 17 November 2009, Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) assisted by NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), raided a compound killing five people. Wardak provincial officials stated that at least four of the people killed were militants. Officials have not said whether the fifth casualty, a woman, was also a militant. Two militants were also arrested.[4]
As of 2009, Sayadabad is one of the districts participating in the Afghan Public Protection Force program.[5] Sayed Abad district is one of the unsecure districts of Wardak province Afghanistan. It has good climate, good weather, good agriculture, and good water and sanitation system.
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