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Barishal, Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan · Pakistan

Barishal is a small town in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with a population of 2,005. Elevation: 8,963 ft (2,732 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

2,005 Population 8/sq mi density
8,963 ft Elevation 2,732 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
7.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Barishal

Barishal

Barisal, officially known as Barishal, is a major city that lies on the banks of the Kirtankhola river in south-central Bangladesh. It is the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both Barisal District and Barisal Division. It is one of the oldest municipalities and river ports of the country. The city was once called the Venice of the East or the Venice of Bengal. Barishal is known for its extensive network of rivers and waterways, which play a crucial role in local transportation.

People

Population2,005
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain7.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation8,963 ft (2,732 m)
Population2,005
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation8,963 ft (2,732 m)
Coordinates36.3216°, 74.6950°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceGilgit-Baltistan
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation7.0 inches (177 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Barishal

Barishal is a small town in Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan) with a population of 2,005. The city sits at an elevation of 8,963 feet (2,732 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Barishal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,963 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below Pakistan avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,963 ft (2,732 m)
Area257.9 sq mi (668.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates36.3216°N, 74.6950°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.0"
82% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 1.26"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

224 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 10, 2025.

Aug 6, 2006 111 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.6 116 km
Mar 12, 2012 77 km ESE of Khand?d, Afghanistan M5.6 146 km
Jan 24, 1992 northwestern Kashmir M5.5 91 km
Nov 1, 2002 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 90 km
Apr 5, 1990 53 km SW of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 110 km
May 9, 1999 82 km ESE of Khand?d, Afghanistan M5.3 141 km
Nov 3, 2002 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.3 101 km
Nov 2, 2002 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 79 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 144 km
Oct 24, 1991 109 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.2 119 km
Mar 14, 2010 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 115 km
Mar 23, 2010 95 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.1 130 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 147 km
Mar 16, 2022 65 km ESE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.1 83 km
Sep 30, 1994 115 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 140 km
Feb 18, 1993 70 km NW of Barishal, Pakistan M5.0 71 km
Mar 23, 2010 97 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 127 km
Jul 17, 1992 52 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.9 82 km
Feb 9, 2011 107 km WNW of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.9 136 km
Sep 20, 2003 84 km W of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 19°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
March 28°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Wettest
June 56°F (14°C) 0.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.3 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in

Barishal has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 17°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and November the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Barishal

Institution Type Founded Website
ALiabad College Ground College
F.G Degree Girls College College

Schools in Barishal

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High school
High school
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Museums in Barishal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cultural Museum Gulmit
Women Craft Cooperative

Hotels in Barishal

25 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Barakaat Hotel
Baig luxuries
Baltit Heritage Inn
Borith Lake View Hotel & Camping
Eagle’s Nest Hotel
Gulmit Continental Hotel
Gulmit Tourist Inn
Haider Inn
Hilltop Hotel
Hotel Darbar
Hunza Elysian Resort Duikar
Hunza Serena Inn
Hunza View Hotel
Karakorum Hotel
Marco Polo Inn
Mintika Lodge
Mulbery Hotel
New Karimabad Inn
Offto Resort
Old Huza Inn
Roomy Daastaan
Roomy Vantage Resort
Sweet Tooth
Tourist cottage hunza
World Roof Hotel

Restaurants in Barishal

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altit Inn
Baltit Café
Baltit Restaurant
Burgerville
Hunza Food Pavillion
Hunza ruby restaurant
MELTONG POT
Nadeem Restaurant
Shanghai Chinese and Thai
Soup

Cafes in Barishal

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe de Hunza

Monuments in Barishal

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Queen Victoria Memorial

Castles in Barishal

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altit Fort
Baltit Fort

Airports Near Barishal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gilgit AirportGILMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
2,240 m (7,349 ft)

🇵🇰 About Pakistan

Capital Islamabad
Population 212,215,030
Area 803,940 km²
GDP (USD) $336,686,348,609
GDP per capita $1,360
HDI 0.544
Life expectancy 67.7 years
Internet users 27.4%
Urban population 38.8%
Currency PKR (Rupee)
Languages English, Urdu
Calling code +92
TLD .pk
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barishal

What is the population of Barishal?

Barishal has a population of 2,005 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 257.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barishal?

Barishal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.0 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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