Ayun, Chitral

Ayun
ایون
Nickname: 
Heart of Chitral
Ayun
Ayun
Coordinates: 35°43′21″N 71°46′01″E / 35.72250°N 71.76694°E / 35.72250; 71.76694
Country Pakistan
ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
DistrictLower Chitral District
Area
 • Total
15 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Elevation
1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
28,182
DemonymChitralis or Ayunis
Languages
 • OfficialUrdu
 • NativeChitrali
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Zip Code
17210
Area code0943

Ayun (Khowar: Oyon, Urdu: ایون) is a valley in Lower Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 23 km south of the town of Chitral. It is located on the Chitral River at its confluence with the Bumburet River. Mountains surround the valley. The Bumburet River runs the length of the village and its water is used for irrigation, drinking, and the generation of electricity for the Ayun valley.