Chiniot
Chiniot
چنیوٹ | |
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Clockwise from top: Shah Burhan Shrine, exterior and interior views of Chiniot's Shahi Mosque, Omar Hayat Mahal | |
| Coordinates: 31°43′10″N 72°59′3″E / 31.71944°N 72.98417°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Division | Faisalabad |
| District | Chiniot |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Committee |
| • Chairman | None (vacant) |
| • Vice Chairman | None (vacant) |
| Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• City | 318,165 |
| • Rank | 28th, Pakistan |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (PDT) |
| Postal code | 35400 |
| Dialling code | 047 |
| Distance(s) | From |
| Website | www |
Chiniot (Punjabi, Urdu: چنیوٹ) is a city and the administrative headquarters of Chiniot District in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Located on the bank of the river Chenab, it is the 28th most populous city in Pakistan.
It is also known for its intricate wooden furniture, architecture, and mosques, and is home to the Omar Hayat Mahal.