Uruzgan Province

Urozgan extends across 12,640 square kilometers of mountainous terrain and flat lands at an elevation of 1,760 meters above sea level.

The region became part of the Durrani Empire in the 18th century, later transitioning through multiple governmental systems including the Kingdom and Republic of Afghanistan.

The population of 436,000 people includes different ethnic groups with Pashtuns forming the main demographic group in the agricultural communities.

The Kandahar-Urozgan highway connects the province to neighboring regions, while Tarinkot Airport provides regular flights to the capital Kabul.

The province contains six administrative districts, each maintaining distinct geographical features that influence local agricultural production and settlement patterns.

Location: Afghanistan

Capital city: Tarinkot

Elevation above the sea: 1,760 m

Shares border with: Helmand Province, Zabul Province

GPS coordinates: 32.80000,66.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16