Laghman Province

Laghman (Persian/Pashto: لغمان) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the eastern part of Afghanistan. The capital is Mehtar Lam.

لغمان
The location of Laghman Province within Afghanistan
The location of Laghman Province within Afghanistan
Coordinates: 34°39′36″N 70°12′0″E / 34.66000°N 70.20000°E / 34.66000; 70.20000Coordinates: 34°39′36″N 70°12′0″E / 34.66000°N 70.20000°E / 34.66000; 70.20000
Country Afghanistan
CapitalMehtar Lam
Area
 • Total3,843 km2 (1,484 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)[1]
 • Total382,280
 • Density99.474/km2 (257.64/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4:30
Main languages[Pashto]

Districts

Districts of Laghman Province
District Capital Population Area[2] Notes
Alingar 89,716
Alishing 68,153
Dawlat Shah 40,887
Mihtarlam 112,856
Qarghayi 70,688
Baad Pukh New District

Laghman Province Media

References

  1. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2012-04-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Laghman Provincial profile MRRD" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2012-04-17.