Province 06 of 34 | Central
Daykundi دایکندی
Almonds from Daykundi are among the most valued in the country, but road access is among the weakest. Shelling, grading and dry storage at a rural marketplace add value before produce travels.
- Capital
- Nili
- Region
- Central
- Area
- 13,609 km²
- Population 2025–26
- 562,913
- Density
- 41 per km²
- Districts
- 9
Potential marketplace network Estimated
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1Miramor Market town
District: Miramor
Producer marketplace and aggregation center
To nearest existing market: 54 km, 122 min
Producer HH ≤60 min: 8,545
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2Sang-e Takht Market town
District: Sangi Takht
Producer marketplace and aggregation center
To nearest existing market: 55 km, 173 min
Producer HH ≤60 min: 5,451
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3Kiti District center
District: Gaiti
Producer marketplace and aggregation center
To nearest existing market: 44 km, 136 min
Producer HH ≤60 min: 7,232
| # | Site | District | Likely role | Lat, Lon | To nearest existing market | Producer HH ≤60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miramor Market town | Miramor | Producer marketplace and aggregation center | 33.8149, 66.7846 | 54 km 122 min | 8,545 |
| 2 | Sang-e Takht Market town | Sangi Takht | Producer marketplace and aggregation center | 34.2633, 66.1355 | 55 km 173 min | 5,451 |
| 3 | Kiti District center | Gaiti | Producer marketplace and aggregation center | 33.5139, 65.6961 | 44 km 136 min | 7,232 |
Local products and producer groups Strong secondary
- Almond
- Apricot (dried)
- Wheat
- Potato
- Sheep & goats
Farming system: High-value tree crops (US$ 1,150 sales per participating household)
Producer groups: smallholder farmers, livestock and dairy keepers, women's household enterprises, small processors and traders
Crafts: Carpets, wool textiles
Market catchment and accessibility Estimated
| Site | HH ≤30 min | HH 30–60 min | HH 60–90 min | Producer HH ≤60 min | Addressable | Underserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Miramor | 9,240 | 935 | 1,776 | 8,545 | 8,192 | 100% |
| 2 Sang-e Takht | 6,479 | 145 | 14,576 | 5,451 | 5,396 | 100% |
| 3 Kiti | 1,349 | 6,781 | 2,820 | 7,232 | 4,840 | 100% |
HH = households of 7.7 people (ALCS 2016–17). The primary indicator is producer households within 60 minutes by road.
Infrastructure requirements
Road accessEstimated
Current situation: 1 of 3 sites on a main road; others on rural roads or tracks
All-weather access road, hard-standing and turning area for trucks
ElectricityStrong secondary
Current situation: Grid reaches about 40% of Afghans nationally; rural sites mostly off-grid
Solar plus battery for lighting, weighing, phone charging and cold rooms; grid tie where a line passes
Solar potentialStrong secondary
Current situation: About 300 sunny days a year; high irradiance nationwide
Rooftop PV on market sheds (indicative 20 to 60 kWp per site)
Internet & mobileAssumption
Current situation: Mobile connections equal 52% of the population; district centers usually covered
Mobile money and price-information kiosk; verify signal on site
Dry storageEstimated
Current situation: Few formal stores outside provincial centers
Warehouse for almond, apricot (dried) with pallets and pest control
Cold storageEstimated
Current situation: Rare outside major cities
Not a first-phase priority; drying yards and ventilated stores instead
Water, sanitation & loadingAssumption
Current situation: Not assessed at site level
Borehole, washing area, separate latrines for women and men; loading bays, livestock pens, certified scales
| Infrastructure | Current situation | Requirement | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road access | 1 of 3 sites on a main road; others on rural roads or tracks | All-weather access road, hard-standing and turning area for trucks | Estimated |
| Electricity | Grid reaches about 40% of Afghans nationally; rural sites mostly off-grid | Solar plus battery for lighting, weighing, phone charging and cold rooms; grid tie where a line passes | Strong secondary |
| Solar potential | About 300 sunny days a year; high irradiance nationwide | Rooftop PV on market sheds (indicative 20 to 60 kWp per site) | Strong secondary |
| Internet & mobile | Mobile connections equal 52% of the population; district centers usually covered | Mobile money and price-information kiosk; verify signal on site | Assumption |
| Dry storage | Few formal stores outside provincial centers | Warehouse for almond, apricot (dried) with pallets and pest control | Estimated |
| Cold storage | Rare outside major cities | Not a first-phase priority; drying yards and ventilated stores instead | Estimated |
| Water, sanitation & loading | Not assessed at site level | Borehole, washing area, separate latrines for women and men; loading bays, livestock pens, certified scales | Assumption |
Economic opportunity and employment Estimated Assumption
| Scenario | Participation | Producer sales | Other trading | Total turnover | Direct jobs | Indirect jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 10% | US$ 2.1 m | US$ 588 k | US$ 2.7 m | 120 | 192 |
| Base | 20% | US$ 4.2 m | US$ 1.2 m | US$ 5.4 m | 180 | 288 |
| High | 30% | US$ 6.4 m | US$ 1.8 m | US$ 8.1 m | 240 | 384 |
Site columns are summed. The total is de-duplicated where catchments overlap.
Evidence
Population: strong secondary province totals, estimated catchments. Travel time: estimated from the OpenStreetMap road model. Products: strong secondary. Turnover and jobs: assumption parameters applied to estimated households. Site conditions: unknown until field validation.
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