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Bhakkar, Pakistan

Punjab · Pakistan

Bhakkar is a large city in Punjab, Pakistan with a population of 131,658. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

131,658 Population 486/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
8.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Bhakkar

Bhakkar is the principal city of Bhakkar District, Punjab, Pakistan. It lies on the left bank of the Indus River. It is the 86th most populous city in Pakistan.

People

Population131,658
Density486/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain8.6 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Population131,658
Population Density486 / sq mi
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Coordinates31.6269°, 71.0647°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation8.6 inches (218 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bhakkar

Bhakkar is a large city in Pakistan (Punjab) with a population of 131,658. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Bhakkar

Bhakkar has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.4°C), the coldest is Jan (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 344 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.9°C / 53°F 4.5° / 19.3° 11.2
Feb 15.2°C / 59°F 7.9° / 22.4° 25.9
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 13.3° / 27.5° 37.3
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 18.9° / 34.6° 30.7
May 31.7°C / 89°F 23.6° / 39.8° 9.8
Jun 33.4°C / 92°F 25.8° / 40.9° 29.6
Jul 32.6°C / 91°F 26.6° / 38.5° 69.8
Aug 31.6°C / 89°F 25.9° / 37.2° 70.8
Sep 30.1°C / 86°F 23.7° / 36.5° 42.3
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 17.9° / 33.3° 8.2
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 10.9° / 27.5° 3.4
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 5.5° / 22.2° 4.8
Bhakkar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above Pakistan avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area271.2 sq mi (702.3 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates31.6269°N, 71.0647°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"
77% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.20"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 30, 2025.

Jul 13, 2002 65 km W of Taunsa, Pakistan M5.8 139 km
Jan 4, 1992 Afghanistan-Pakistan border region M5.4 108 km
Aug 13, 2004 55 km SSE of Zhob, Pakistan M5.4 146 km
Jun 30, 2001 50 km SE of Zhob, Pakistan M5.2 142 km
Sep 11, 2024 35 km W of Karor, Pakistan M5.1 61 km
Sep 11, 1992 44 km SW of Kulachi, Pakistan M5.0 92 km
Oct 20, 2016 59 km SE of Zhob, Pakistan M4.8 144 km
May 1, 2014 54 km WSW of Kulachi, Pakistan M4.8 108 km
Mar 25, 2019 65 km WNW of Taunsa, Pakistan M4.8 123 km
Apr 23, 2023 16 km S of Kot Addu, Pakistan M4.8 146 km
Nov 9, 1999 13 km E of Kalur Kot, Pakistan M4.8 68 km
Dec 22, 1996 70 km E of Zhob, Pakistan M4.8 94 km
Feb 18, 2012 21 km N of Paharpur, Pakistan M4.7 75 km
Sep 27, 1996 35 km W of Tank, Pakistan M4.7 116 km
Jan 5, 2006 21 km SW of Kulachi, Pakistan M4.7 76 km
Oct 1, 1996 21 km NE of Tank, Pakistan M4.7 95 km
Jun 27, 2016 14 km SSE of Wana, Pakistan M4.6 147 km
Jun 7, 2011 0 km NNE of Khush?b, Pakistan M4.6 143 km
Mar 12, 2002 3 km WNW of Daira Din Panah, Pakistan M4.6 117 km
Mar 29, 1994 25 km W of Taunsa, Pakistan M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
June 95°F (35°C) 0.6 in Warmest
July 92°F (34°C) 2.2 in Wettest
August 90°F (32°C) 2.0 in
September 87°F (31°C) 0.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 56°F (14°C) 0.2 in

Bhakkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 54°F in January to 95°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and November the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Bhakkar

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Model Elementary High School
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Libraries in Bhakkar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Mufti Mehmood library0.0
Mufti Mehmood library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bhakkar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dera Ismail Khan Sabzi Mandi
Dera Ismail Khan Sabzi Mandi
Nayi Sabzi Mandi Dikhan
Nayi Sabzi Mandi Dikhan
Sabzi Mandi

Train Stations in Bhakkar

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhakkar
Kotla Jam
Notak
Sultan Karori Halt

Bus Stations in Bhakkar

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daewoo Bus Terminal Bhakkar
General Buss Stand Bhakkar
Kacha Paka Mor MM Road

Gas Stations in Bhakkar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Bhakkar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bhakkar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE]DSKMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bhakkar

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Deoband Jamia Masjid
Gulshan Madina Mosque
Taha masjid
Talab Wali Masjid
Talha Masjid

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
159 m (522 ft)
Website
bhakkar.com.pk/

Around Bhakkar

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 2
Cafes 1
Parks 5
Places of Worship 4

🇵🇰 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 Bhakkar

What is the population of Bhakkar?

Bhakkar has a population of 131,658 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 486 people per square mile, spread across 271.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bhakkar?

Bhakkar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.6 inches.

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