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Sahiwal, Agricultural district capital in Punjab, Pakistan

Sahiwal extends across 3,201 square kilometers between the Sutlej and Ravi rivers, with an elevation of 152 meters above sea level.

The establishment of a railway station along the Karachi-Lahore line in 1865 marked the foundation of this city, initially named Montgomery.

The city maintains strong connections to the ancient Indus Valley civilization through its proximity to Harappa, located 18 miles southwest.

The Lower Bari Doab Canal system provides essential irrigation for the cultivation of wheat, cotton, tobacco, legumes, and oil seeds.

The University of Sahiwal, COMSATS University, and Sahiwal Medical College form an educational center serving 247,706 inhabitants.

Location: Sahiwal Tehsil

Inception: 1865

Founders: Robert Montgomery

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Website: http://www.sahiwal.eu.pn/

Website: http://sahiwal.eu.pn

GPS coordinates: 30.67151,73.11106

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22

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