Khost is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the eastern part of the country next to Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Khost province used to be part of Paktia province in the past. The city of Khost serves as the capital of Khost province. The population of the province is around 546,800, which is mostly a tribal society. Khost Airport serves the province for domestic flights to Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul.
Recent history
In September 2011, work on the construction of Khost International Airport began. It is estimated the airport will cost $2.5 million. The funds for the project are being provided by the Afghan government. The airport will be located in a desert between Ismailkhel and Tani District.
Healthcare
The percentage of households with clean drinking water increased from 34% in 2005 to 35% in 2011.[6] The percentage of births attended to by a skilled birth attendant increased from 18% in 2005 to 32% in 2011.
Demographics
The population of Khost province is around 546,800. The Pashtun people make up 99% of the population, with the remaining 1% being Tajiks and others.
Districts
Khost province is divided into about 13 districts.
| District | Population | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Bak | 22,561 | |
| Gurbuz | 26,762 | |
| Zazi Maidan | 23,197 | |
| Khost Matun|Capital | 140,642 | |
| Mandozayi | 57,602 | |
| Musakhel | 41,882 | |
| Nadir Shah Kot | 32,522 | |
| Qalandar | 10,440 | |
| Sabari | 72,364 | |
| Shamal | 13,920 | |
| Spera | 24,841 | |
| Tani | 60,842 | |
| Tirazayi | 45,602 |
