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Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan

Regional capital35.9187° N, 74.3124° E

Gilgit is a city located in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan province. With a population of 216,760, it serves as an important urban center in the region.

Population216,760
ProvinceGilgit-Baltistan
Coordinates35.9187° N, 74.3124° E
CountryPakistan
Rank in Pakistan#42 of 150,390

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Nearest Airports

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Gilgit Airport

GILRegional

1.9 km away

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Chilas Airport

CHBLocal

58.5 km away

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Skardu International Airport

KDUInternational

128.2 km away

About Gilgit

The city is situated at coordinates 35.91869° N latitude and 74.31245° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Gilgit has an elevation of 1467 meters and operates within the Asia/Karachi timezone.

Gilgit ranks 42nd out of 551 cities in Pakistan by population. The total urban population of the country is 78,655,167, providing context for its relative size.

Cities in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit is part of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. The specific ranking of the city within the province is not provided, and there are no other cities listed in the region.

Skardu260,000Jaglot27,000Gahkuch10,000Yougu6,000Barishal2,005KhabaKhaKhoroTandaraItai

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Gilgit, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Nagril BalaNeighborhood
0.7 km
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BarmasNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Konu DasCity
1 km
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KhurNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Nagril PainNeighborhood
1.1 km
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BaldaNeighborhood
1.1 km
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KishrotNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Chinar BaghNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Yadgar ChaukNeighborhood
1.4 km
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AmphariNeighborhood
1.7 km
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KhumarNeighborhood
2.4 km
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NakoiCity
2.6 km
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Sakar KoiCity
2.9 km
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SonikotNeighborhood
3.2 km
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Basin PainNeighborhood
3.4 km
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NaupurCity
3.8 km
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Zulfiqar ColonyNeighborhood
3.9 km
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JutialNeighborhood
3.9 km
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FCNA ChaukNeighborhood
4.3 km
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Wahdit ColonyNeighborhood
5.1 km

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Largest cities in Pakistan

#1 Lahore13,004,135#2 Karachi11,624,219#3 Peshawar4,758,762#4 Faisalabad3,800,193#5 Rawalpindi3,357,612
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gilgit?

The population of Gilgit is 216,760.

In which province/state is Gilgit located?

Gilgit is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan province.

What are the coordinates of Gilgit?

The coordinates of Gilgit are 35.91869° N latitude and 74.31245° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Gilgit?

The elevation of Gilgit is 1467 meters.

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