Chaghcharan

Chaghcharan (Persian: چغچران) also known as Firouzkoh (Persian: فیروزکوه) is a town and the capital of Ghor Province in central Afghanistan. It is located on the southern side of the Hari River.

Chaghcharan
چغچران
Chaghcharan
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 34°31′21″N 65°15′6″E
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceGhor Province
Elevation
2,230 m (7,320 ft)
Population
  City15,000
  Urban
31,266 [1]
Time zoneUTC+4:30

There are about 15,000 people, mostly Persian speaking. Chaghcharan Airport is about 1 mile to the northeast of the town.

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