Parun

Parun is located in the eastern Nuristan Province of Afghanistan, in a remote area of the Hindu Kush mountain range near the Nuristan National Park. It is predominantly forested (54%) and agricultural land (33%). Built-up land accounts for about 7% of total land use. But unlike many other cities, Parun does not have any barren land and only of vacant plots. Car accidents are regular in the area due to bad roads, which the government is currently busy trying to improve. Parun has around 6 villages: Ishtewi, Pronz, Dewa, Kushteki, Tsutsum and Pashki. They are located over a distance of from north to south along the Parun River. Ishtewi, the upper village, lies at an altitude of above sea level, while Pashki, the lowest village, lies at above sea level. Climate Under the Köppen climate classification, Parun has a subarctic climate (Dsc). The average temperature for the year in Parun is . The warmest month, on average, is July with an average temperature of , while the coldest month on average is January, with an average temperature of . It receives heavy snow as early as in the month of December. {{Weather box {{cite web == Demographics ==

Parun has an estimated population of 11,563 people. They are mostly the native Nuristanis followed by Pashtuns and others. Because Afghans from all across the country visit the city, it would be expected to hear 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 Nuristan normally use their native Nuristani languages when communicating with each other. The Gujars also speak their native Gujari language. == See also ==