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 Environment and people

Rawalpindi is chaotic but relatively dust-free. The literacy rate is 70.5% (January 2006). The population is ethnically and linguistically heterogeneous, comprising Pothoharis, Punjabis, Muhajirs, and Pakhtuns. The weather is highly unpredictable. The average annual rainfall is 36 inches. In summer, the maximum temperature can sometimes soar up to 52C, while it may drop to a minimum of -5C in the winter.

Attractions in Rawalpindi
Click here for Enlarge view of Panorama of the The Lake View of Rawal Dam in Rawalpindi

Panorama of the The Lake View of Rawal Dam in Rawalpindi

Click here for Enlarge view of Panorama of the Rawal Dam in Rawalpindi

Panorama of the Rawal Dam in Rawalpindi

The famous Murree Road

The famous Murree Road

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Saddar Bazaar

The Saddar Bazaar

Rawalpindi
راولپنڈی
General Information
Country Pakistan
Province Punjab
Coordinates 33°36′00″N 73°02′00″E / 33.6, 73.033333Coordinates: 33°36′00″N 73°02′00″E / 33.6, 73.033333
Elevation 500 m (1,640 ft) AMSL
Area 5,286 kmē (2,041 sq mi)
Calling code 051
Time zone PST (UTC+5)
No. of Towns 8
Population 2,300,000 (1998)
Estimate 3,039,550 (2006)
Government
No. of Union Councils 170
Location
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Location within Pakistan
Website
Rawalpindi Government Website

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