Nau, also Nov (Tajik: Нов), is a town and jamoat in Tajikistan located in Sughd Province south-west of Khujand at 40°8′59″N 69°22′12″E / 40.14972°N 69.37000°E / 40.14972; 69.37000Coordinates: 40°8′59″N 69°22′12″E / 40.14972°N 69.37000°E / 40.14972; 69.37000. It is the administrative capital of Spitamen district with population of 14,300 (1 January 2008 est.)