Mastuj
Mastuj (Urdu: مستوج) is a city located in Upper Chitral District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1][2]
Mastuj
مستوج | |
|---|---|
 Mastuj view | |
  Mastuj | |
| Coordinates: 36°7′0″N 72°31′0″E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| State |  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Chitral |
| Established | 1885 |
| Founded by | British government |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,359 m (7,740 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 169,240 |
| • Density | 6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Chitrali |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal Index Number | 17020 - 0xx |
| Telephone code | +924 - 7 |
| Website | chitral |
History
Mastuj history dates back to the 1700s; later, the British founded this region and created Matsuj Fort to reside here.
Geography
This place is situated in Chitral, KPK., Pakistan, its geographical coordinates are 36° 17' 0" North, 72° 31' 0" East and its original name is Mastūj It has altitude of 2359 metres (7742 feet). There are ruins of old fort built originally in 18th century and reconstructed several times.
Climate
The climate is cold and temperate. In winter, there is much more rainfall in Mastuj than in summer. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is Dsb. In Mastuj, the average annual temperature is -4.8 °C | 23.4 °F. Precipitation here is about 588 mm | 23.1 inch per year.[3]
Educational institutions
University of Mastuj (under construction)
- Aga Khan School, Mastuj
- Govt Higher Secondary School Mastuj
- Mastuj Model School
- International Public School
- Mastuj Institute of Computer Learning & Technical Education
- CBS, Sorceh (Rech) Mastuj, Chitral
- Maktab Primary School Lakhap Mastuj
- GHSS Mastuj
- Govt higher secondary school mastuj chitral
- Government High School Chuinj
- GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL MASTUJ
