Haripur District

Haripur District encompasses 1,725 square kilometers of land between Abbottabad and Mansehra Districts, with elevations ranging from 416 to 1,711 meters.

The district was established during British colonial rule in 1849 and named after Sir Henry Lawrence, receiving its current administrative status in 1991.

The population of over 1.1 million people communicates primarily in Hindko language, with Pashto speakers forming a secondary linguistic group in the region.

The district headquarters in Haripur city connects to major urban centers through public transportation networks and provides educational facilities including Haripur University.

The Hattar Industrial Estate within the district contains more than 400 manufacturing units producing textiles, pharmaceuticals, and various industrial goods.

Location: Hazara Division

Capital city: Haripur

Shares border with: Buner District

Website: http://Hazara.com.pk

GPS coordinates: 33.94590,72.91146

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49