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Parun

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Parun
پارون
Provincial capital
View of Parun in 2014
View of Parun in 2014
Parun is located in Afghanistan
Parun
Parun
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 35°25′0″N 70°55′01″E / 35.41667°N 70.91694°E / 35.41667; 70.91694
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceNuristan
DistrictParun
Area
 • Total
4 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Elevation
2,550 m (8,370 ft)
Population
 (2025)[1]
 • Total
11,563
Time zoneUTC+04:30 (Afghanistan Time)

Parun or Paroon (Dari[a], Pashto[b]: پارون), historically called Prasun and Prasungul, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nuristan Province.[2][3][4] It is within the jurisdiction of Parun District, which is surrounded by the Kuran wa Munjan District of Badakshan Province and the other districts of Nuristan. The city has an estimated population of 11,563 people.[1] It has a total land area of 350 ha (860 acres).[5]

The closest major city to Parun is Asadabad in the southeast in neighboring Kunar Province, which can be reached by road. There is also a road in the western Mandol District of Nuristan that connects to Panjshir Province.[6]

Geography

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Further information: Geography of Afghanistan

Parun serves as one of the major tourist attractions in Afghanistan.[7] It is predominantly forested (54%) and agricultural land (33%).[5] Built-up land only accounts for 7% of total land use.[5] But unlike many other cities, Parun does not have any barren land and only 4 ha (9.9 acres) of vacant plots.[5] Car accidents are regular in the area due to its bad road network, which the government is now trying to improve.[8]

Parun has around 6 villages: Ishtewi, Pronz, Dewa, Kushteki, Tsutsum and Pashki. They are located over a distance of 20 km (12 mi) from north to south along the Parun River. Ishtewi, the upper village, lies at an altitude of 2,850 m (9,350 ft) above sea level, while Pashki, the lowest village, lies at 2,500 m (8,200 ft) above sea level.

Climate

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Under the Köppen climate classification, Parun has a subarctic climate (Dsc). The average temperature for the year in Parun is 1.2 °C (34.2 °F). The warmest month, on average, is July with an average temperature of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F), while the coldest month on average is January, with an average temperature of −11.1 °C (12.0 °F). It receives heavy snow as early as in the month of December.[9][10]

Climate data for Parun
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °C (°F) −11.1
(12.0) 		−9.5
(14.9) 		−4.8
(23.4) 		0.7
(33.3) 		4.5
(40.1) 		9.6
(49.3) 		11.7
(53.1) 		11.3
(52.3) 		7.9
(46.2) 		3.1
(37.6) 		−2.3
(27.9) 		−7
(19) 		1.2
(34.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 83.0
(3.27) 		113.8
(4.48) 		154.0
(6.06) 		147.0
(5.79) 		103.3
(4.07) 		33.5
(1.32) 		44.5
(1.75) 		44.3
(1.74) 		20.7
(0.81) 		35.7
(1.41) 		55.1
(2.17) 		82.2
(3.24) 		917.1
(36.11)
Average relative humidity (%) 57.1 60.9 60.1 60.0 56.0 46.0 48.4 50.3 48.1 47.5 46.8 51.9 52.8
Source: Weatherbase[11]

Demographics

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Further information: Demographics of Afghanistan

Parun has an estimated population of 11,563 people.[1] They are mostly the native Nuristanis followed by Pashtuns and others. Because Afghans from all across the country visit the city,[9] it would be normal to see members of all ethnic groups speaking in their language. Pashto and Dari are the official languages of Afghanistan. In addition to these two, people of Nuristani normally use their native Nuristani languages when communicating with each other. The Gujars also speak their native Gujari language.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Dari pronunciation: [pʰɑːˈɾuːn]
  2. ^ Pashto pronunciation: [pɑˈrun]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Estimated Population of Afghanistan 2025-26" (PDF). National Statistics and Information Authority. September 2025. p. 60. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Nuristan Sees Rise in Domestic Tourism During Eid al-Adha". TOLOnews. 8 June 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  3. ^ "AWCC opens new customer services center in Parun, Nuristan". Ariana News. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  4. ^ "Afghan Governor Has Big Plans for Lonely Province". NPR. 13 November 2007. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d "State of Afghan Cities 2015: Volumes One & Two". ReliefWeb. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  6. ^ "Nuristan and Panjshir Linked by Road for the First Time". TOLOnews. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  7. ^ "Off the Afghan Map: Nuristan residents appeal for decent road access". Ariana News. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  8. ^ "Work on nearly 90m afs projects kicks off in Nuristan". Pajhwok Afghan News. 1 June 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Winter Tourism Booms in Nuristan as Snowfall Begins". TOLOnews. 23 December 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  10. ^ نورستان کې د کال لومړۍ واورې ته د خلکو هیله مندي او اندېښنې. Hurriyat Radio (in Pashto). 22 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  11. ^ "Parun, Afghanistan. Weatherbase". Retrieved 5 November 2022.


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