Rawalpindi, Punjab

Rawalpindi: Located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, this bustling city serves as a vital administrative and commercial hub, closely connected to the capital, Islamabad.

About

Quick Facts about Rawalpindi

Population 2,098,231
Country Pakistan
State Punjab (Pakistan)
County Rawalpindi District
Phone Area Codes 051
Area 5286 km2
Latitude & Longitude 33.5973,73.0479
Legislative body Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation
Altitude 1,667 feet / 508 meters
Capital city Rawalpindi is capital of Rawalpindi Tehsil, West Pakistan, Rawalpindi Division, Rawalpindi District
Time Zone Pakistan Standard Time
Local time 08:40:46 (16th April 2026)

Geography

Rawalpindi is located at 33°35'50"N 73°2'52"E (33.5973300, 73.0479000).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1998 1,409,768 - census
2017 2,098,231 32.81% census
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