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Cherat Cantonement, Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan

Cherat Cantonement is a small town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan with a population of 2,986. Elevation: 4,383 ft (1,336 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

2,986 Population 11/sq mi density
4,383 ft Elevation 1,336 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Cherat Cantonement

Cherat Cantonement

Cherat is a hill station dating from the 1860s that is located immediately above the villages of Chapri, Bakhti, Saleh Khana, Kotli Kalan and Dak Ismail Khel in the Nowshera District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. Cherat lies 34 miles south east from the city of Peshawar at an elevation of 4,500 feet on the west of the Khattak range, which divides the district of Nowshera from Kohat District.

People

Population2,986
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Population2,986
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Coordinates33.8234°, 71.8929°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (559 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cherat Cantonement

Cherat Cantonement is a small town in Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with a population of 2,986. The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet (1,336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Cherat Cantonement has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Pakistan avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Area264.0 sq mi (683.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates33.8234°N, 71.8929°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 2, 2025.

May 20, 1992 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan M6.3 73 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 149 km
Jun 12, 2019 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.2 130 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 92 km
Aug 26, 1999 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan M5.2 129 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 120 km
Mar 29, 1992 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan M5.1 48 km
Sep 4, 2022 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M5.1 143 km
Jul 16, 2001 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan M5.1 145 km
May 6, 2010 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan M5.0 95 km
Jul 17, 2000 10 km N of Battagram, Pakistan M5.0 148 km
Feb 17, 1993 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan M5.0 66 km
Aug 5, 2023 23 km NNW of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.0 145 km
Apr 3, 1998 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M5.0 136 km
Apr 28, 1999 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M5.0 140 km
Mar 24, 1992 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan M5.0 94 km
Nov 28, 1995 5 km WNW of Kakad Wari Dir Upper, Pakistan M4.9 134 km
Jun 5, 1992 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan M4.9 89 km
Mar 19, 1997 29 km SE of ?sm?r, Afghanistan M4.9 119 km
Jan 4, 2004 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan M4.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
June 89°F (32°C) 0.8 in Warmest
July 87°F (30°C) 3.4 in
August 84°F (29°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in

Cherat Cantonement has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 50°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and November the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Cherat Cantonement

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madrassa Taleemul Quran Saleh Khana
Mubarik Public School
Al Salah School
Mohsin Grammar School
Mubarik Public School
Govt High & Secondary School
Mubarik Public School
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Radio Stations near Cherat Cantonement

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Cherat Cantonement

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chungi bazar
market
Pabbi Sabzi Mandi Nowshera
Sabzi mandi
Sabzi Mandi Akora Khattak
Sabzi Mandi Akora Khattak
Wazir plaza
Wazir plaza

Monuments in Cherat Cantonement

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

شيخ اللله داد مرقد

Banks in Cherat Cantonement

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Bank of Pakistan

Stadiums & Teams in Cherat Cantonement

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cherat Cantonement

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacha Khan International AirportPEWLarge Airport
Minhas Air BaseATGMedium Airport
Risalpur Air BaseMedium Airport
Basal AirportSmall Airport
Campbellpore AirportCWPSmall Airport
Chirat AirportSmall Airport
Kohat AirportOHTSmall Airport
Tarbela Dam AirportTLBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cherat Cantonement

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office (Dak Ismail Khel)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cherat Cantonement

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
bara jumat (Main masjig)
bara Jumat (old Masjid)
داور آباد مسجد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
892 m (2,927 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 Cherat Cantonement

What is the population of Cherat Cantonement?

Cherat Cantonement has a population of 2,986 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 264.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cherat Cantonement?

Cherat Cantonement has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

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