Kamoke
Kamoke
کامونکی | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Kamoke | |
| Nickname: The City of Rice & The City of Mosques | |
| Coordinates: 31°58′25″N 74°13′22″E / 31.97361°N 74.22278°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Gujranwala |
| Tehsil | Kamoke |
| Founded in | 1600-1700 (AD) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Committee |
| • Member of National Assembly (MNA) | Chaudhary Zulfiqar Bhindar |
| • Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) | Chaudhry Akhtar Ali Khan |
| • Chief Officer (CO) | Miss Sofia Ashiq |
| • President Markazi Anjuman Tajran Kamoke | Ch Ahtesham Mustafa Khokhar |
| Area | |
• City | 30.9 km2 (11.9 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 450 km2 (170 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• City | 292,023 |
| • Rank | 30th, Pakistan |
| • Density | 9,500/km2 (24,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal Code | 52470 |
| Area code | 055 |
| Website | MC Kamoke |
Kamoke (Urdu: کامونکی) is a city in the Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. It ranks as the 30th largest city in Pakistan according to the 2023 census with a population of 292,023. Kamoke is known for its prominent rice market, being one of the largest in the sub-continent, and for its numerous mosques.
Located on the Grand Trunk Road, Kamoke is 21 km from Gujranwala and 44 km from Lahore, offering convenient access to both cities. The city is also well-connected by rail, situated on the main Lahore-Rawalpindi Railway Line.
Kamoke was historically settled during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar and was officially declared a tehsil in 1992 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. It is administratively governed by the Town Municipal Administration under the City District Government of Gujranwala, featuring Tehsil Civil Courts, its own police circle, and a tehsil headquarters hospital.
Kamoke stands out for its economic activities, particularly in the rice industry, where varieties like Basmati, Super Basmati, and Karnal are grown, processed, and exported globally. The city's modern infrastructure, vibrant economy, and cultural significance make it a notable urban center in Punjab.