Madyan, Pakistan

For the historical people mentioned in the Qur'an, see Midian.

Madyan
Union Council
Swat River flowing through Madyan
Coordinates: 35°08′N 72°32′E
Country	Pakistan
Province	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District	Swat
Tehsil	Behrain
Elevation	1,320 m (4,330 ft)
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)

Madyan (Urdu: مدین) is a popular hill station located in the Swat Kohistan region of the Swat District in northern Pakistan. It is situated at a distance of about 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Mingora. Madyan is primarily inhabited by Torwalis.[1] In the recent years Madyan has emerged as a popular tourist destination in the Swat valley, attracting thousands of tourists from all over Pakistan.[2]

Notable people

• Laiq Zada Laiq

References

1. Zoller, Claus Peter (2005). A Grammar and Dictionary of Indus Kohistani: Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter. p. 9. ISBN 978-3-11-017947-7.
2. "Swat Valley's hidden gem 'Madyan town' opens its doors for tourists". The Nation. August 13, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.