Gujrat, Pakistan
Gujrat
گُجرات | |
|---|---|
Location in Punjab, Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 32°34′26″N 74°4′44″E / 32.57389°N 74.07889°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Division | Gujrat |
| District | Gujrat |
| Founded | Before 9th century CE |
| City status | 16th century CE |
| Government | |
| • Type | Metropolitan Corporation (Pakistan) |
| • Mayor | None (Vacant) |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Safdar Hussain Virk |
| • Superintendent (police) | Mastansar Atta |
| Area | |
• Total | 65 km2 (25 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 574,240 |
| • Rank | 11th, Punjab 16th, Pakistan |
| • Density | 8,800/km2 (23,000/sq mi) |
| • Language | Punjabi (native) |
| Demonym | Gujrati |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
| Postal code | 50700 |
| Calling code | 053 |
| Number of union councils | 18 |
Gujrat (Punjabi: [ɡʊd͡ʒɾaːt̪]) is a city, located along the western bank of the Chenab River, in the northern region of Punjab, Pakistan. Located within the historic Gujrat Fort, it serves as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division. It is the 13th most-populous city in Punjab and 16th in Pakistan, with a population of 574,240 in 2023. Having an industrial and export-oriented economy, Gujrat forms part of the 'Golden Triangle of Punjab' along with Sialkot and Gujranwala.