Firuzkoh

Firozkoh
فیروزکوه
Chaghcharan
The old bridge on Hari River in 2006
The old bridge on Hari River in 2006
Nickname: 
Ahangaran
Firozkoh is located in Afghanistan
Firozkoh
Firozkoh
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 34°31′21″N 65°15′6″E / 34.52250°N 65.25167°E / 34.52250; 65.25167
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceGhor
DistrictChaghcharan
Established540-544 AD
FounderGhiyath al-Din Muhammad
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
Area
 • Land26 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
2,230 m (7,320 ft)
Population
 (2025)
129,521
 • Urban
9,128
 • Ethnicities
Aimaqs Uzbeks
Time zoneUTC+04:30 (Afghanistan Time)
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Firozkoh (Pashto, Dari: فیروزکوه), formerly called Chaghcharan (Pashto, Dari: چغچران), and historically known as Ahangaran (Pashto, Dari: آهنگران), is a city in central Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Ghor Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Chaghcharan District and has an estimated population of 129,521 people.

Firozkoh is home to Ghor University, which is located about 6 km (3.7 mi) to the east from the city's center. The Chaghcharan Airport is located in the middle of the city.