Madyan, Pakistan
Union Council in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Madyan (Urdu: مدین) is a popular hill station located in the Upper Swat District in northern Pakistan. It is situated at a distance of about 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Mingora. In the recent years Madyan has emerged as a popular tourist destination in the Swat valley, attracting thousands of tourists from all over Pakistan.[1]
Madyan | |
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Swat River flowing through Madyan | |
 Interactive map of Madyan | |
| Coordinates: 35°08′N 72°32′E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Upper Swat |
| Tehsil | Behrain |
| Elevation | 1,320 m (4,330 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Demographics
Ethnic groups
Kohistanis and Gujjar are two major ethnic groups in Madyan.[2] They both belong to landholding communities in the region, and Gujjars are considered to be oldest (original) inhabitant of the area.[2]
Languages
Kohistanis and Gujari are main spoken languages in the area, Kohistanis includes Gawri and Torwali.[3]
