- Maimana, also spelled Maymana, is the capital city of Faryab Province in northwestern Afghanistan. It is located approximately 540 kilometers northwest of Kabul, the country's capital. Maimana has a population of around 75,000 people and serves as an economic and political center for the province. The city is known for its agricultural production, particularly wheat and cotton, as well as the presence of natural gas reserves in the surrounding area. Maimana has a mix of cultures, with majority ethnic groups being Uzbek and Tajik, although there are also Pashtuns and Hazaras residing in the city.