It is located in the southern part of Wabag, capital town of Enga.

It also shares borders with Southern Highlands, Western Highlands and the newly breakaway Hela Province.

[citation needed] Kandep was formed due to volcanic eruption of Mt.

The people of Kandep live in tribes and land is owned by individual tribes and land inheritanance is through paternal side.

Constituency For efficient service delivery, Kandep District is divided into two constituencies with its own Presidents, who is elected by the elected Councilors of each Wards.