Pakistani Cities
Pakistani Cities is a structured geography dataset with 25 entries. Its fields include City, Province / Territory, Population. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 25 rows
- Fields
- 7 columns
- Source
- PBS Pakistan / Wikipedia
- Data updated
- Feb 14, 2026
Included fields: City, Province / Territory, Population, Area (km2), Elevation (m), and 2 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Founded (approx) span
- 1000 to 1960
- Across 18 preview rows
- Population range
- 50,000 to 16,840,000
- Across 25 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing City, Province / Territory, and Population across geography entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 25 downloadable records
City↕ | Province / Territory↕ | Population↕ | Area (km2)↕ | Elevation (m)↕ | Founded (approx)↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Karachi | Sindh | 16,840,000 | 3,780 | 8 | 1729 | Port city, economic capital, seafood, diverse culture |
Lahore | Punjab | 13,900,000 | 1,772 | 217 | 1000 | Mughal heritage, food capital, Badshahi Mosque, cultural hub |
Islamabad | Islamabad Capital Territory | 1,150,000 | 906 | 540 | 1960 | Federal capital, Faisal Mosque, Margalla Hills, planned city |
Rawalpindi | Punjab | 3,800,000 | 259 | 508 | 1493 | Twin city of Islamabad, Army HQ, Raja Bazaar |
Faisalabad | Punjab | 3,600,000 | 1,280 | 184 | 1880 | Textile capital, Manchester of Pakistan, Clock Tower |
Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 2,300,000 | 1,257 | 347 | -500 | Oldest living city, Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Pashtun culture |
Multan | Punjab | 2,100,000 | 133 | 123 | -500 | City of Saints, Sufi shrines, mangoes, pottery |
Quetta | Balochistan | 1,200,000 | 2,653 | 1,680 | 1876 | Fruit basket of Pakistan, Bolan Pass, cool climate |
Hyderabad | Sindh | 1,800,000 | 292 | 13 | 1768 | Sindhi culture, glass bangles, Pakka Qila fort |
Sialkot | Punjab | 920,000 | 135 | 255 | 327 | Sports goods manufacturing, surgical instruments, Iqbal's birthplace |
Gujranwala | Punjab | 2,300,000 | 100 | 226 | 1500 | Wrestling capital, metal industry, food street |
Sargodha | Punjab | 660,000 | 150 | 193 | 1903 | Citrus capital (kinnow oranges), PAF base |
Bahawalpur | Punjab | 760,000 | 130 | 117 | 1748 | Noor Mahal palace, Cholistan Desert, Derawar Fort |
Abbottabad | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 400,000 | 95 | 1,260 | 1853 | Hill station, Pakistan Military Academy (PMA Kakul), pine forests |
Mardan | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 600,000 | 153 | 283 | 1870 | Sugar industry, Takht-i-Bahi Buddhist ruins |
Sukkur | Sindh | 550,000 | 135 | 66 | 711 | Sukkur Barrage, Lansdowne Bridge, Indus River gateway |
Larkana | Sindh | 490,000 | 120 | 37 | 1500 | Mohenjo-daro ruins, Bhutto family, Sindhi heritage |
Sahiwal | Punjab | 410,000 | 90 | 170 | 1865 | Sahiwal cattle breed, dairy farming, Harappa ruins nearby |
Rahim Yar Khan | Punjab | 420,000 | 115 | 82 | 1880 | Cotton production, Thar Express gateway, agriculture |
Mirpur | Azad Kashmir | 500,000 | 100 | 459 | 1600 | Little England (UK diaspora), Mangla Dam, AJK hub |
Muzaffarabad | Azad Kashmir | 200,000 | 60 | 737 | 1646 | AJK capital, Neelum Valley gateway, rivers confluence |
Gilgit | Gilgit-Baltistan | 120,000 | 40 | 1,500 | 300 | Karakoram Highway, gateway to K2 and Nanga Parbat |
Skardu | Gilgit-Baltistan | 50,000 | 30 | 2,228 | 800 | K2 base camp access, Shangrila Resort, Deosai Plains |
Gwadar | Balochistan | 140,000 | 120 | 5 | 1783 | CPEC deep-sea port, Hammerhead peninsula, strategic location |
Swat | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 250,000 | 56 | 980 | 200 | Switzerland of Pakistan, Mingora bazaar, Buddhist history, Malala's hometown |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Pakistani Cities organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 25 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 25 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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