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Laghman

لغمان
The location of Laghman Province within Afghanistan
The location of Laghman Province within Afghanistan
Country  Afghanistan
Capital Mehtar Lam
Area
 • Total 3,843 km2 (1,484 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total 382,280
 • Density 99.474/km2 (257.64/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+4:30
Main languages [Pashto]

Laghman (in Persian and Pashto: لغمان) is one of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan. It is located in the eastern part of the country. The capital city of Laghman Province is Mehtar Lam.

Districts of Laghman Province

A province is often divided into smaller areas called districts. Laghman Province has several districts, each with its own main town or capital. These districts help manage different parts of the province.

Districts of Laghman Province
District Capital Population Area Notes
Alingar 89,716
Alishing 68,153
Dawlat Shah 40,887
Mihtarlam 112,856
Qarghayi 70,688
Baad Pukh New District

Where is Laghman Province?

Laghman Province is located in eastern Afghanistan. It shares borders with several other provinces. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand its place on the map.

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