Kapisa Province

Kapisa is a province in eastern Afghanistan, administered from the capital city of Mahmud-i-Raqi. The region stretches across valleys and mountains, divided into seven districts.

The region was known in ancient times and documented by Indian scholars as an important center. It played a role in early trade networks and cultural exchanges across South Asia.

The population includes Tajik, Pashtun, and Nuristani communities, each maintaining their own languages and traditions. These different groups live together and shape daily life across the seven districts.

The province is mainly shaped by agriculture, where farmers grow grain, corn, and fruit while raising livestock. The mountainous terrain and climate determine the way people live here.

Archaeological finds in one of the districts show evidence of early wine production from ancient times. These discoveries suggest a rich crafts and economic life in earlier periods.

Location: Afghanistan

Capital city: Mahmud-i-Raqi

Elevation above the sea: 1,746 m

Shares border with: Parwan Province, Kabul Province

GPS coordinates: 35.00000,69.70000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:06