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Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan

Punjab · Pakistan

Dera Ghazi Khan is a large city in Punjab, Pakistan with a population of 494,464. Elevation: 410 ft (125 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

494,464 Population 1,793/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
8.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Dera Ghazi Khan

Dera Ghazi Khan

Dera Ghazi Khan, abbreviated as D. G. Khan, is a city in the southwestern part of Punjab, Pakistan. It is the 16th most-populous city in Punjab and the 23rd in Pakistan, as of 2023. Lying west of the Indus River in the region of Derajat, it serves as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division.

People

Population494,464
Density1,793/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain8.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Population494,464
Population Density1,793 / sq mi
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Coordinates30.0459°, 70.6403°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average94°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation8.2 inches (208 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dera Ghazi Khan

Dera Ghazi Khan is a large city in Pakistan (Punjab) with a population of 494,464. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Dera Ghazi Khan

Dera Ghazi Khan has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (36.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 540 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.3°C / 56°F 4.6° / 26.2° 17.4
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 6.8° / 31.5° 16.0
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 9.4° / 37.3° 111.0
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 16.3° / 41.7° 30.5
May 33.8°C / 93°F 21.2° / 47.1° 41.7
Jun 36.2°C / 97°F 24.9° / 47.2° 74.2
Jul 35.8°C / 97°F 28.2° / 46° 107.0
Aug 34°C / 93°F 26.4° / 43.8° 96.7
Sep 32.9°C / 91°F 23.6° / 42.6° 19.9
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 17.9° / 39.9° 12.3
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 11.9° / 34.3° 7.4
Dec 15.7°C / 60°F 6.3° / 28.1° 5.8
Dera Ghazi Khan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 94°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Pakistan avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average94°F (34°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area275.7 sq mi (714.1 km²)
Population Density1,793/sq mi
Coordinates30.0459°N, 70.6403°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.32"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 9, 2025.

Jul 13, 2002 65 km W of Taunsa, Pakistan M5.8 105 km
Jul 12, 1999 21 km NNW of Barkhan, Pakistan M5.7 118 km
Jun 26, 1999 23 km NNW of Barkhan, Pakistan M5.6 115 km
Jul 28, 1999 16 km NW of Barkhan, Pakistan M5.5 120 km
Aug 13, 2004 55 km SSE of Zhob, Pakistan M5.4 128 km
Jun 30, 2001 50 km SE of Zhob, Pakistan M5.2 133 km
Jul 20, 2021 36 km NW of Rajanpur, Pakistan M5.2 98 km
Jul 16, 2005 13 km NNW of Barkhan, Pakistan M5.2 114 km
Jun 28, 2025 56 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan M5.2 88 km
Oct 6, 2010 21 km SSE of Barkhan, Pakistan M5.2 108 km
Jun 26, 1998 11 km ENE of Kohlu, Pakistan M5.1 124 km
May 16, 2001 33 km NE of Barkhan, Pakistan M5.1 87 km
Nov 2, 1999 22 km NNW of Barkhan, Pakistan M5.1 118 km
Jun 17, 2018 41 km W of Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan M5.1 42 km
Sep 11, 2024 35 km W of Karor, Pakistan M5.1 136 km
Jun 29, 1999 Pakistan M5.0 122 km
Apr 1, 2010 21 km N of Barkhan, Pakistan M5.0 106 km
Jul 14, 2024 57 km N of Kohlu, Pakistan M5.0 134 km
May 16, 2001 43 km NE of Barkhan, Pakistan M4.9 78 km
Oct 25, 1999 16 km NW of Barkhan, Pakistan M4.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
May 92°F (33°C) 0.3 in
June 96°F (36°C) 0.6 in Warmest
July 94°F (34°C) 2.3 in Wettest
August 92°F (33°C) 2.2 in
September 88°F (31°C) 0.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in

Dera Ghazi Khan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 56°F in January to 96°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Dera Ghazi Khan

Institution Type Founded Website
Boys High School No1 University
College of Agriculture Dera Ghazi Khan University
Divisional Public College University
Divisional Public School University
Education University College
Ghazi Khan Medical College College
Ghazi Khan Medical College College
Girls High School No1 University
Govt College For Woman Model Town College
Govt Degree College Boys College
Govt. College of Commerce College
PAEC Interscience College DG Khan College
Punjab College College
Zakariya University College

Schools in Dera Ghazi Khan

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jr Model Girls School
Jr Model Girls School
GCT - TEVTA DG Khan
govt. high school
Govt. Girls High school no.2
Govt Boys High School Guranwala
Govt Boys High School
Allied School DG Khan Campus
Jr Model Girls School
Hifher Secondary School
Govt Degree College Boys
Girls High School No1
Divisional Public School
Divisional Public College
Divisional Public College
GCT - TEVTA DG Khan
Lohar wala
govt. high school
Govt. Girls High school no.2
Govt Boys High School Guranwala
Govt Boys High School
Allied School DG Khan Campus
Jr Model Girls School
Hifher Secondary School
Govt Degree College Boys
Girls High School No1
Divisional Public School
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Radio Stations near Dera Ghazi Khan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Dera Ghazi Khan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ghalla Mandi

Hotels in Dera Ghazi Khan

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport Hotel
Hotel Milan Inn
Liaqat Tea Stall
pakeeza hotel
Shenwari hotel
Sultania Banquet Hall

Restaurants in Dera Ghazi Khan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DG Hotel
noshh.

Cafes in Dera Ghazi Khan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chaska Cafe
SAB CAFE

Theatres in Dera Ghazi Khan

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Art Council

Zoos in Dera Ghazi Khan

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DG Khan Zoo

Clinics in Dera Ghazi Khan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aesthetic Hub

Train Stations in Dera Ghazi Khan

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basti Laghar
Dera Ghazi Khan
Paigah
Yaroo Khosa

Bus Stations in Dera Ghazi Khan

7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baloch Tansportation
Darwoo Bus
Dera Ghazi Khan Bus Station
General Bus Stand
Haideria Chowk
Mekhtar Transport
Traffic Chowk

Gas Stations in Dera Ghazi Khan

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Ismael Filling Station
CNG Station
Cultax Pump
Khetran
petrol pump
PK #3908820802
PK #3908856090
Prince Petroleum

Banks in Dera Ghazi Khan

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABL
Bank Of Punjab
Habib Bank
MCB Bank
Meezan
National Bank
National Bank of Pakistan

Stadiums & Teams in Dera Ghazi Khan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dera Ghazi Khan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dera Ghazi Khan AirportDEAMedium Airport
Bela AirportSmall Airport
Belab AirportSmall Airport
Kot Addu AirportSmall Airport
Ouzkani AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dera Ghazi Khan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
GPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dera Ghazi Khan

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Akhund Mosque
Church
CPC COLONY MOSQUE
Eid Gah
Hafiz Bagh Ali Wali Masjid
Irrigation Complex Masjid
Jamia Masjid Ali Ul Murtaza Sb Gadai
Jamia Masjid and Madrasah Nizamia Rizvia
Laloo Wala Mosque
Main Mosque Model Town
Markaz Al-Tohid
Rizvia Imam Bargah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
120 m (394 ft)
Founded
1474
Postal Code
32200

Around Dera Ghazi Khan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Hospitals 4
Restaurants 2
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 4
Banks 7
Hotels 5
Parks 18
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 10

🇵🇰 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 Dera Ghazi Khan

What is the population of Dera Ghazi Khan?

Dera Ghazi Khan has a population of 494,464 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 1,793 people per square mile, spread across 275.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dera Ghazi Khan?

Dera Ghazi Khan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches.

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