Dahaneh, Afghanistan

Dahaneh (Qaryah-ye Dahaneh, Qaryah-ye Dahānah ) is a town in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. It is located at a crossroads and has a population of about 2,000 (2009 estimate). Elevation is 1147 m. It was the site of the Battle of Dahaneh, 12 August to 15 August 2009, between Taliban insurgents and elements of the Afghan National Army and the United States Marines.