Waras ( fa, ورس) is a mountainous
district in the southern part of
Bamyan province,
Afghanistan. Its population is 76,398 people (2011),
who are entirely
Hazara
Hazara may refer to:
Ethnic groups
* The Hazaras, a Persian-speaking people of Afghanistan and Pakistan
* Aimaq Hazara, Aimaq's subtribe of Hazara origin
* Hazarawals, a Hindko-speaking people of the Hazara region of northern Pakistan
* Hazar ...
, according to AIMS data. The main village is Waras (other forms of the name: Sewake Dahanwaras, Dahanwars, Sēwake Dahanwaras, Dahan Varas, Dahan Waras, Dahanwars). It is situated at .
Climate
Waras has a
subarctic climate
The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, or boreal climate) is a climate with long, cold (often very cold) winters, and short, warm to cool summers. It is found on large landmasses, often away from the moderating effects of an ocean, ge ...
(
Köppen: Dsc) with mild, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
References
External links
UNHCR District ProfileAIMS District Map
Hazarajat
Districts of Bamyan Province
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