the border between Chitral and upper Dir Lowari Tunnel, highway under Lowari Pass Thoi Pass, on the border between Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan Zagaran Pass, on the border between Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan Demographics The district has a population of about 414,000. The general population is mainly of the Kho people, who speak the Khowar, which is also spoken in parts of Yasin, Gilgit, Dir and Swat. Chitral is also home to the Kalash tribe, who live in Bumburet and two other remote valleys southwest of Chitral town. A few thousand Nuristani people are also known to live in Chitral. The main language of the region is Khowar. There are also smaller communities of speakers of Dameli, Gawar-Bati, Gojri, Kalasha, Kyrgyz, Kataviri/Kamviri, Mdaglashti Dari, Palula, Persian, Sariquli, Wakhi, and Yidgha. Urdu has official status. Chitral Town The town of Chitral is the main town in the district and serves as its capital. It is situated on the west bank of the Chitral River (also known as the Kunar River) at the foot of Tirich Mir which at 7,708 m (25,289 ft) is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush. Until 1969, it served as the capital of the princely state of Chitral. Administration The district of Chitral is divided into twenty-four union councils and two tehsils: Chitral Mastuj National Assembly This district is represented by one elected MNA (Member of National Assembly) in Pakistan National Assembly. Its constituency is NA-32. Provincial Assembly The district is represented by two elected MPAs in the provincial assembly who represent the following constituencies: PK-89 (Chitral-I) PK-90 (Chitral-II) See also Chitral National Park Broghil Valley National Park Upper Dir District Lower Dir District Swat District Kunar Province Nuristan Province Badakhshan Province References External links Municipal Website