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Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan

Dera Ismail Khan is a major city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan with a population of 763,195. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

763,195 Population 2,820/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Dera Ismail Khan

Dera Ismail Khan

Dera Ismail Khan, abbreviated as D.I. Khan, is a city and headquarters of Dera Ismail Khan District, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is the 10th largest city of Pakistan and third or fourth largest in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by population. Dera Ismail Khan is situated on the west bank of the Indus River, at its junction with the Gomal River.

People

Population763,195
Density2,820/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population763,195
Population Density2,820 / sq mi
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates31.8313°, 70.9017°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (246 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dera Ismail Khan

Dera Ismail Khan is a major city in Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with a population of 763,195. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Dera Ismail Khan

Dera Ismail Khan 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
Dera Ismail Khan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Pakistan avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area270.6 sq mi (700.8 km²)
Population Density2,820/sq mi
Coordinates31.8313°N, 70.9017°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.28"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 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 M5.8 145 km
Jun 11, 1995 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan M5.7 145 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 149 km
Jan 4, 1992 Afghanistan-Pakistan border region M5.4 87 km
Aug 13, 2004 55 km SSE of Zhob, Pakistan M5.4 148 km
Jun 30, 2001 50 km SE of Zhob, Pakistan M5.2 143 km
Sep 11, 2024 35 km W of Karor, Pakistan M5.1 70 km
May 6, 2010 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan M5.0 148 km
Sep 11, 1992 44 km SW of Kulachi, Pakistan M5.0 79 km
Dec 22, 1996 70 km E of Zhob, Pakistan M4.8 94 km
May 1, 2014 54 km WSW of Kulachi, Pakistan M4.8 93 km
Nov 9, 1999 13 km E of Kalur Kot, Pakistan M4.8 60 km
Oct 20, 2016 59 km SE of Zhob, Pakistan M4.8 147 km
Mar 25, 2019 65 km WNW of Taunsa, Pakistan M4.8 127 km
Jan 23, 1999 23 km NE of Wana, Pakistan M4.7 132 km
Feb 18, 2012 21 km N of Paharpur, Pakistan M4.7 52 km
Sep 27, 1996 35 km W of Tank, Pakistan M4.7 91 km
Oct 1, 1996 21 km NE of Tank, Pakistan M4.7 68 km
Jan 5, 2006 21 km SW of Kulachi, Pakistan M4.7 58 km
Jun 7, 2011 0 km NNE of Khush?b, Pakistan M4.6 147 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) 0.6 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
May 89°F (31°C) 0.4 in
June 94°F (34°C) 0.8 in Warmest
July 91°F (33°C) 2.3 in Wettest
August 90°F (32°C) 2.1 in
September 87°F (30°C) 0.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in

Dera Ismail Khan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 54°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and November the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Dera Ismail Khan

Institution Type Founded Website
Army Public School and College College
Commerce College College
Degree College for Boys #1 College
Gomal College of Veterinary Science College
Gomal Law College College
Gomal Medical College College
Gomal Medical College College
Gomal University University
Gomal University - City Campus University
Government Degree College College
Government Girls Degree College College
Government Girls Degree College No. 2 College
Islamia College College
Punjab College Bhakkar College
University Wensam College University

Schools in Dera Ismail Khan

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Boys High School #4
Boys High School
Mufti Mehmood School
Boys High School #4
Boys High School
Government Higher Secondary School, Shorkot
Mufti Mehmood School
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Radio Stations near Dera Ismail Khan

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Dera Ismail Khan

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

Farmers Markets in Dera Ismail Khan

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

Hotels in Dera Ismail Khan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Midway Hotel
Paradise Hotel

Restaurants in Dera Ismail Khan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al madina rosort and restaurant
Sheen Khyber Restaurant

Cafes in Dera Ismail Khan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GMC Cafeteria

Castles in Dera Ismail Khan

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Akalgarh

Bus Stations in Dera Ismail Khan

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chongi Adda
Daewoo Pakistan Bus Station
GMC Bus Stand
Tank Bus Station

Gas Stations in Dera Ismail Khan

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Askar Petrol Pump
Pakistan State Oil
Pakistan State Oil
Petrolimex
PK #4937969045
PK #7644205258
PK #7644458825
PSO Petrol Station
Saleem Petrol Station

Banks in Dera Ismail Khan

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Alfalah
Habib Bank Limited
Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB)
National bank of Pakistan (NBP)
State Bank Of Pakistan

Stadiums & Teams in Dera Ismail Khan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dera Ismail Khan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE]DSKMedium Airport
Mianwali Air BaseMWDMedium Airport
Chashma AirportSmall Airport
Mir Baz AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dera Ismail Khan

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
GPO
GPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dera Ismail Khan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian Church
GMC Masjid
Jamia Masjid Eidgah
Jamia Mosque Bannu Adda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
165 m (541 ft)
Website
dikhan.kp.gov.pk

Around Dera Ismail Khan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 7
Restaurants 2
Banks 5
Hotels 2
Libraries 1
Parks 2
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Dera Ismail Khan

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Fort Akalgarh

🇵🇰 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 Ismail Khan

What is the population of Dera Ismail Khan?

Dera Ismail Khan has a population of 763,195 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 2,820 people per square mile, spread across 270.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dera Ismail Khan?

Dera Ismail Khan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches.

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