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Rawalpindi, Punjab

Pakistan

Provincial capital33.5973° N, 73.0479° E

Rawalpindi is a city located in Pakistan, within the province of Punjab. With a population of 3,357,612, it is one of the largest urban centers in the country.

Population3,357,612
ProvincePunjab
Coordinates33.5973° N, 73.0479° E
CountryPakistan
Rank in Pakistan#5 of 150,390

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Nearest Airports

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Dhamial Army Airbase

OPQSLocal

4.3 km away

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PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)

OPRNRegional

5.2 km away

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Islamabad International Airport

ISBInternational

21.3 km away

About Rawalpindi

The city is situated at coordinates 33.59733° N latitude and 73.0479° E longitude, at an elevation of 501 meters. It falls within the Northern and Eastern hemispheres and operates in the Asia/Karachi timezone. Nearby cities include Islamabad, Wah Cantt, and Fatehjang.

Rawalpindi ranks as the 5th most populous city in Pakistan out of a total of 551 cities. Its population is significant when compared to the total urban population of the country, which is 78,655,167.

Cities in Punjab

As part of Punjab, Rawalpindi ranks 3rd among 275 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Punjab include Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, and Sargodha. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 96 hospitals, 242 schools, and 32 universities.

Lahore13,004,135Faisalabad3,800,193Gujranwala2,511,118Multan2,169,915Sargodha975,886Sialkot911,817Bahawalpur903,795Shekhupura591,424Gujrat574,240Sahiwal538,344

Nearby Cities

Around Rawalpindi, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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Palmer LinesNeighborhood
0.4 km
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T & T ColonyNeighborhood
0.4 km
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Ra BazarNeighborhood
0.4 km
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SadarNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Marir HassanNeighborhood
0.9 km
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MohanpuraNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Ratta AmralNeighborhood
1.2 km
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GawalmandiNeighborhood
1.3 km
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CantonmentNeighborhood
1.4 km
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NahanpuraNeighborhood
1.4 km
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AdraNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Qasim LaneNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Bakra MandiNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Gulistan ColonyNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Liaquat BaghNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Tench BhataNeighborhood
1.9 km
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MughalabadNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Dhok RattaNeighborhood
2 km
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Ganj MandiNeighborhood
2 km
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Chamanzal ColonyNeighborhood
2 km

Universities in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi is home to 13 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Air University2002——
Allama Iqbal Open University1974——
Arid Agriculture University1994——
Army Public College of Management Sciences1999——
Daanish Schools2010——
Fatima Jinnah Women University1998——
Government College Asghar Mall Rawalpindi———
Institute of Space Technology2002——
Iqra University1998——
National College of Arts, Rawalpindi2005——
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences2000——
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University2012——
University College of Islamabad1992——
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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 Rawalpindi?

The population of Rawalpindi is 3,357,612.

In which province/state is Rawalpindi located?

Rawalpindi is located in the province of Punjab.

What are the coordinates of Rawalpindi?

The coordinates of Rawalpindi are 33.59733° N latitude and 73.0479° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Rawalpindi?

The elevation of Rawalpindi is 501 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Rawalpindi?

The nearest airport to Rawalpindi is Islamabad International Airport, located 21.3 km away.

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