Nuristan Postal Codes, Afghanistan

Postal codes for Nuristan range from 2901 to 2957 in Afghanistan. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Nuristan, choose from the districts listed below.

Districts in Nuristan

Nuristan on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Nuristan provinces in Afghanistan. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Nuristan

Key Facts

Nuristan is a province located in eastern Afghanistan, situated in the rugged Hindu Kush mountains along the country's border with Pakistan. The province covers approximately 9,225 square kilometers of mountainous terrain characterized by deep valleys and dense forests. With an estimated population of around 150,000 people, Nuristan is one of Afghanistan's least densely populated regions. The province is divided into 8 districts: Barg-i Matal, Du Ab, Kamdesh, Mandol, Nurgaram, Parun, Wama, and Waygal. Historically known as Kafiristan until its conversion to Islam in the late 19th century, the region maintains distinct cultural traditions and is home to the Nuristani people who speak several unique languages from the Nuristani branch of the Indo-Iranian language family. The provincial capital is Parun, which serves as the administrative center for this remote and geographically challenging region. For those seeking to access postal code information or communicate with residents in this province's various districts, understanding its administrative structure is essential.

Neighboring Regions

* Badakhshan

* Kunar

* Laghman

* Panjshir