It is located in the southern foothills of the Hindu Kush and forms the western boundary of the ancient valley of Koh Daman.

[3] Eventually, Ghorband valley was once much bigger than today reaching to the east Shibar, Doshi and Kahmard districts in Bamyan and Baghlan provinces.

[6] In November 2010 it was reported that two Iranian intelligence agents arrived in Syagird town in Ghorband District and were accused by the US of helping the insurgents attack coalition forces.

[8] Main crops grown are almonds, apples, apricots, walnuts, mulberries, grapes, peaches, pears and other like these.

[10] British surveyors in the 19th century reported that the district had significant reserves of iron, zinc, sulfur, and coal.