Swat District, Administrative district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Positioned at an elevation of 980 meters, the district encompasses tall mountains, dense forests, and the flowing Swat River through its central valley.
The district evolved from an independent state governed by Saidu Baba in the 1800s to a princely state under British administration in 1918.
The population of 2,687,384 residents primarily speaks Pashto, with Muslim residents representing 99.69 percent of the total inhabitants.
Saidu Sharif Airport near Mingora provides air connectivity, while a network of buses and vans connects the district to other Pakistani cities.
The Gwalerai village in Swat District produces specific varieties of apples that contribute to the agricultural output of the region.
Location: Malakand Division
Inception: October 14, 1969
Capital city: Saidu Sharif
Shares border with: Buner District
Website: https://swat.kp.gov.pk
GPS coordinates: 34.78278,72.36194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
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