Mahmud Raqi
Mahmud Raqi
محمود راقی | |
|---|---|
Mahmud Raqi Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 35°1′14″N 69°19′50″E / 35.02056°N 69.33056°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Kabul |
| District | Mahmud Raqi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Land | 15 sq mi (40 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,760 ft (1,450 m) |
| Population (2025) | |
| 79,313 | |
| • Urban | 1,992 |
| • Rural | 77,321 |
| • Main languages | Dari Pashto Pashayi |
| Time zone | UTC+04:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
| ISO 3166 code | AF-MMR |
Mahmud Raqi is a city in the northeastern part of Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Kapisa Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Mahmud Raqi District and has an estimated population of 79,313 people.
Located to the northeast of Kabul, Mahmud Raqi is classified as an urban village. In 2015 there were about 5,610 dwelling units in the city.
On 15 August 2021, Mahmud Raqi became the thirtieth provincial capital to be recaptured by the Taliban as part of the wider 2021 Taliban offensive.