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Basra, Pakistan

Punjab · Pakistan

Basra is a small town in Punjab, Pakistan with a population of 1,029. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,029 Population 2/sq mi density
614 ft Elevation 187 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Basra

Basra is a village of Chakwal District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 32°46'43N 71°59'4E with an altitude of 350 metres. The village is inhabited by the Basra sub-clan of the Jat tribe.

People

Population1,029
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Population1,029
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Coordinates32.3664°, 72.6984°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (404 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Basra

Basra is a small town in Pakistan (Punjab) with a population of 1,029. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Basra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Pakistan avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area455.1 sq mi (1,178.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates32.3664°N, 72.6984°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 129 km
Apr 1, 1996 Pakistan M5.2 121 km
Jul 16, 2001 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan M5.1 82 km
Mar 29, 1992 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan M5.1 138 km
Feb 17, 1993 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan M5.0 130 km
Apr 28, 1999 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M5.0 109 km
Aug 2, 2025 2 km WNW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M4.9 114 km
Oct 19, 2000 14 km SW of Khangah Dogran, Pakistan M4.9 106 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 140 km
Jun 8, 1993 28 km W of Rawalpindi, Pakistan M4.8 136 km
Nov 9, 1999 13 km E of Kalur Kot, Pakistan M4.8 124 km
Jul 29, 1997 10 km SW of Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan M4.8 106 km
May 22, 2003 14 km N of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M4.7 128 km
Aug 19, 1993 25 km S of Jand, Pakistan M4.7 115 km
Feb 15, 2025 21 km S of Rawalpindi, Pakistan M4.7 120 km
Sep 26, 2019 15 km NW of Jhelum, Pakistan M4.7 116 km
Jan 19, 1993 19 km ENE of Mianwali, Pakistan M4.6 98 km
Jun 7, 2011 0 km NNE of Khush?b, Pakistan M4.6 33 km
May 1, 2005 12 km WNW of Mianwali, Pakistan M4.6 125 km
Mar 25, 1996 14 km SSE of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M4.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.8 in
June 93°F (34°C) 1.0 in Warmest
July 90°F (32°C) 3.8 in
August 88°F (31°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 1.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Basra has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 53°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Basra

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
All4Masti beats, jazz MP3
FM 101 Sargodha public radio MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Basra

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mushaf Air BaseSGIMedium Airport
Bhagatanwala AirportBHWSmall Airport
Khewra Airport-Small Airport
PAF Murid Air Base-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi

🇵🇰 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 Basra

What is the population of Basra?

Basra has a population of 1,029 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 455.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Basra?

Basra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.

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