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Gahkuch, Pakistan
Gilgit-Baltistan · Pakistan
Gahkuch is a small city in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 6,207 ft (1,892 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Gahkuch
Gahkuch is the capital city of Ghizer District in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan, in the disputed Kashmir. The city lies on the way to Ishkoman. Surrounded by mountains, it lies 72 kilometers northwest of Gilgit, the capital of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. 1998 Pakistani census recorded the population of Gahkuch as 10,142.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,000 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,207 ft (1,892 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1768°, 73.7638° |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
| Country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| State / Province | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.7 inches (195 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.2 inches (3 cm) |
About Gahkuch
Gahkuch is a small city in Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 6,207 feet (1,892 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.
Climate in Gahkuch
Gahkuch has an average annual temperature of 0.7°C (33°F). The hottest month is Jul (14°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 339 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below Pakistan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,207 ft (1,892 m) |
| Area | 1,005.6 sq mi (2,604.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1768°N, 73.7638°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in |
Gahkuch has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and November the driest (0.1").
Hotels in Gahkuch
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gahkuch
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gahkuch
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gahkuch
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gahkuch
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gilgit Airport | GIL | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gahkuch
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jamat Khana |
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What is the population of Gahkuch?
Gahkuch has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,005.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gahkuch?
Gahkuch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.7 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.