Kapisa Province

The capital city of Mahmud-i-Raqi leads administration for Kapisa, which extends across 1,842 square kilometers of valleys and mountains at 1,746 meters elevation point.

The region held significance in the fifth century BCE when Indian scholar Panini mentioned Kapisi as a central city within the flourishing Kapisa kingdom.

The population includes Tajik, Pashtun, and Nuristani communities, with each group maintaining distinct languages and traditions throughout the seven districts.

Agriculture forms the primary economic activity in Kapisa, with farmers cultivating wheat, corn, and various fruits while raising livestock including cows and sheep.

Archaeological excavations in Kohistan district revealed artifacts dating to 2 BC, indicating the presence of early wine production called Kapisayana in this region.

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: May 27, 2025 09:55