Kapisa Province
Kapisa (Dari/Pashto: کاپيسا) is the smallest of Afghanistan's thirty-four provinces and is located in the north-east of the country. It has an estimated population of 496,840 people and an area of 1,842 km2 (711 sq mi), making it the most densely populated province apart from Kabul Province. It borders Panjshir Province to the north, Laghman Province to the east, Kabul Province to the south and Parwan Province to the west. Mahmud-i-Raqi is the provincial capital, while the most populous city and district of Kapisa is Nijrab.
Kapisa
کاپیسا | |
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Province | |
A road in the Tagab District of Kapisa Province | |
Map of Afghanistan with Kapisa highlighted | |
Coordinates (Capital): 35.0°N 69.7°E | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Capital | Mahmud-i-Raqi |
Government | |
• Governor | Mohammadullah Idris |
• Deputy Governor | Maulvi Asadullah Sanan |
Area | |
• Total | 1,842.1 km2 (711.2 sq mi) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 496,840 |
• Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
Postal code | 12xx |
ISO 3166 code | AF-KAP |
Main languages | Dari Pashto |
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