Lahore District

Lahore District is an administrative region centered around Punjab's capital city, combining urban and rural areas into one territorial unit. The area is divided into several administrative sections that together form a major population center in the province.

The district was created during British colonial rule in the 1800s as an administrative unit with a simple initial structure. Over the following century, some neighboring areas became separate districts while the core region maintained its administrative role.

Punjabi and Urdu are the languages you hear on the streets, while Islam shapes daily religious life and smaller communities add to the social fabric. You notice this mix in neighborhoods where different groups maintain their own spaces and ways of life.

The region is straightforward to navigate since the provincial capital serves as its center with good connections to different parts. Most visitors find the best facilities in the main city itself, and from there can explore surrounding areas on day trips.

In recent years the administrative structure was fundamentally reshaped by creating new subdivisions to better match the region's growth. This reorganization reflects how the government adjusted its systems to keep pace with the changing needs of the expanding area.

Location: Lahore Division

Capital city: Lahore

Elevation above the sea: 216 m

Address: Lahore, Pakistan

Website: https://lahore.punjab.gov.pk

GPS coordinates: 31.41667,74.33333

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:00