Gilgit District, Administrative district in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
The district stretches across 38,000 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, containing numerous valleys, rivers, and peaks reaching elevations up to 7,885 meters.
The territory underwent administrative restructuring in 1970, integrating the former Gilgit Agency with neighboring regions to establish the current district boundaries.
The population of 243,324 residents speaks multiple languages including Shina, Balti, and Burushaski, while practicing different branches of Islam across the region.
The district contains three administrative subdivisions: Danyor Tehsil, Gilgit Tehsil, and Juglot Tehsil, with the city of Gilgit serving as district headquarters.
The district includes Distaghil Sar, ranking as the seventh-highest peak in Pakistan at 7,885 meters, alongside multiple glaciers and mountain lakes.
Location: Gilgit Division
Inception: July 1, 1970
Capital city: Gilgit
Website: http://chitral.gov.pk
GPS coordinates: 35.91670,74.30000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:46
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