Buni
Buni
بونی Booni | |
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town | |
View of Buni | |
| Coordinates: 36°16′22″N 72°15′35″E / 36.27278°N 72.25972°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Upper Chitral |
| Tehsil | Mastuj |
| Established | 1885 |
| Founded by | British government |
| Area | |
• Total | 151.51 km2 (58.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,085 m (6,841 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 50,000 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Booneqh |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Khowar |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal Index Number | 17050 - 0xx |
| Telephone code | +943 - 7 |
Buni (Urdu: بونی; also spelled Booni) is a town and the headquarters of Upper Chitral District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The 2,500 m (8,200 ft) high Qaqlasht Meadows, which host a major festival in the region, are situated near the town.
Lying near the foothills of the Buni Zom, Buni is located in proximity to glacial lakes due to which the town has faced floodings various times. Through the glacial melting followed by heavy monsoon rainfalls, the region was severely affected by the floods during August 2024.