Abbottabad, Military garrison city in Hazara region, Pakistan.
Located at 1,256 meters elevation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Abbottabad functions as the administrative center of its district surrounded by mountain ranges.
Major James Abbott established this city in 1853 as a British military base, replacing Haripur as the capital of the Hazara administrative division.
The Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul trains officer cadets, while educational institutions like Ayub Medical College contribute to the city's academic environment.
Travelers reach Abbottabad via regular bus services from Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with the journey taking approximately three hours by road.
The city name combines Major Abbott's surname with the Persian suffix 'abad', meaning settlement, reflecting the Indo-Persian linguistic heritage of the region.
Location: Abbottabad District
Inception: 1853
Elevation above the sea: 1,256 m
Website: http://abbottabad.gov.pk
GPS coordinates: 34.14361,73.21327
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19
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