Pakistan
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan, located in the Islamabad province. With a population of 601,600, it serves as an important administrative and political center in the country.
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)
12.7 km away
Dhamial Army Airbase
18 km away
Islamabad International Airport
27.8 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 33.72148° latitude and 73.04329° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Islamabad has an elevation of 579 meters and operates in the Asia/Karachi timezone. Nearby cities include Rawalpindi, Wah Cantt, and Abbottabad.
Islamabad ranks 17th among 551 cities in Pakistan by population. The total urban population of the country is 78,655,167, providing context for its size relative to larger cities such as Lahore and Karachi.
Within the Islamabad province, the city ranks first among three cities, which also include Alipur and Saidpur. The region is equipped with various amenities, including 59 hospitals, 242 schools, 35 universities, and 234 parks.
There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Islamabad.
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The population of Islamabad is 601,600.
Islamabad is located in the Islamabad province.
The coordinates of Islamabad are 33.72148° latitude and 73.04329° longitude.
The elevation of Islamabad is 579 meters.
The nearest airport to Islamabad is Islamabad International Airport.
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