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Jhelum, Pakistan

Punjab · Pakistan

Jhelum is a large city in Punjab, Pakistan with a population of 190,425. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

190,425 Population 21,913/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Jhelum

Jhelum

Jhelum is a city on the western bank of the Jhelum River in Punjab, Pakistan. Located in northern Punjab, it is the capital of the Jhelum District. The city is nicknamed the "City of Soldiers" or "Land of Martyrs and Warriors" since many soldiers from the area served in the British Indian Army and later, the Pakistan Armed Forces, due to characterisation of Punjabi tribes as a 'martial race'.

People

Population190,425
Density21,913/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population190,425
Population Density21,913 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates32.9345°, 73.7310°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jhelum

Jhelum is a large city in Pakistan (Punjab) with a population of 190,425. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Jhelum

Jhelum has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (33°C), the coldest is Jan (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 910 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.1°C / 54°F 5.3° / 18.9° 39.7
Feb 15.4°C / 60°F 8.6° / 22.1° 61.9
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 13.3° / 27.7° 67.5
Apr 26.4°C / 80°F 18.6° / 34.1° 41.8
May 31.2°C / 88°F 23.4° / 39° 26.7
Jun 33°C / 91°F 26.2° / 39.9° 63.9
Jul 31.2°C / 88°F 26.3° / 36.1° 244.1
Aug 30.2°C / 86°F 25.8° / 34.7° 235.4
Sep 29.2°C / 85°F 23.7° / 34.7° 80.6
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 17.8° / 32.5° 21.6
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 11° / 27.3° 10.7
Dec 14°C / 57°F 6.1° / 21.9° 16.2
Jhelum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Pakistan avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²)
Population Density21,913/sq mi
Coordinates32.9345°N, 73.7310°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.57"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 2, 2025.

Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 142 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 17 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 121 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 130 km
Mar 29, 1992 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan M5.1 150 km
Jul 16, 2001 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan M5.1 58 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 114 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 145 km
Feb 17, 1993 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan M5.0 132 km
Apr 28, 1999 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M5.0 58 km
Mar 24, 1992 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan M5.0 126 km
Apr 12, 2025 10 km SE of Hazro City, Pakistan M4.9 148 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 26 km
Oct 19, 2000 14 km SW of Khangah Dogran, Pakistan M4.9 135 km
Feb 23, 1999 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India M4.9 141 km
Aug 2, 2025 2 km WNW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M4.9 56 km
Feb 20, 1996 14 km SE of Topi, Pakistan M4.8 149 km
Jun 8, 1993 28 km W of Rawalpindi, Pakistan M4.8 117 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km WSW of Haripur, Pakistan M4.8 141 km
Jul 29, 1997 10 km SW of Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan M4.8 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
May 87°F (30°C) 1.1 in
June 92°F (33°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 87°F (31°C) 9.5 in
August 86°F (30°C) 9.6 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in

Jhelum has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and November the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Jhelum

Institution Type Founded Website
Army Public School and College System (APSACS) College
Benazir Medical College University
collage College
Ghazi Elahi Buksh Girls College College
Government Degree College College
Government Science College College
Govt college for women kharian College
Kashmir Model College College
Military College Jhelum College
Military College Jhelum College
Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) University
Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) University
Mohiudin Medical College University
MUST Jarikas University
University of the Punjab Jhelum Campus University Visit →

Schools in Jhelum

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt Collage For Womens
C.B School
Cadet College Jhelum
Presentation Convent School
Government Girls High School No.2
Government Comprehensive and Higher School for Boys
Millennium roots school
Presentation Convent School
National Foundation School
M.C Girls Collage
Apwa Center
Law Collage
Leads Public School
Knowladge Corner
Kuwait School
Knowladge School
UIML Collage
Computer City
Cambridge Collage
Tevta Commerce Collage
Tabligue-Ul-Islam High School
Wings Collage
Leads Public School
Falcons House School
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Radio Stations near Jhelum

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 100 Pakistan Gujrat MP3 32 kbps
FM 100 Pakistan Jhelum MP3 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in Jhelum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Qureshi Market
U mart

Hotels in Jhelum

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adam Hotel
Chowdhary Akhater Hotel
Jhelum Inn Sizzlers & Restaurant
Mansoor Hotel And Restaurant

Restaurants in Jhelum

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abdullah Hotel
Al Madina chicken biryani
Ameen tika shop
China Citi
Dewaan e Saeed
Fauji Hotel
Foodies hub
Friday chicken
Habibi Bakers, Restaurant
Karachi naseeb biryani
KFC
Korma
Major ki fruit chat
Mr Chicken
Pakeeza hotel
Quetta hotel
Royal food palace
Sahib-e-Dewan Hotel
Sakander Karwan hotel
Shah Jahaan Shinwari
Subway
Wingz and grills

Cafes in Jhelum

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bourgeoi's Cafe

Cinemas in Jhelum

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opera cinema

Monuments in Jhelum

7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ayesha's House
Chak Mughlan
Shrine
Shrine
Shrine of Khawaja Maqbool
Shrine of Peer Baba Syed Ifzal Shah Bukhari
Tomb of Baba Dewan Badshah

Theme Parks in Jhelum

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citi Land Theme Park

Clinics in Jhelum

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citi clinic
Dantist

Dentists in Jhelum

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KD Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Jhelum

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dina
Domeli Railway Station
Jhelum
Kala Gujran
Kaluwal
Ratial

Bus Stations in Jhelum

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jhelum Bus Stand
Shakrilla Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Jhelum

26 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Ammar CNG
Attock Petrol Pump
CNG
Mahfooz CNG
Pakistan State Oil
Pakistan State Oil
Petrol Pump
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PK #243082242
PK #243082244
PK #243170591
PK #243170593
PK #243170594
PK #243170596
PK #243170598
PK #243170600
PK #243170603
PK #243173250
PK #243173251
PK #243173252
PK #2501946493
PK #2501949094
PK #2635442662
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PK #4585274891
Shell gas station

Banks in Jhelum

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied Bank
Bank Alfalah
HBL
HBL Bank
HBL Bank
HBL machine mohalla
MCB
Meezan Bank
Meezan Bank
NBP
Qoumi bachat Bank
UBL

Stadiums & Teams in Jhelum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jhelum

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sialkot International AirportSKTLarge Airport
Mangla AirportXJMMedium Airport
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)Medium Airport
Dhamial Army AirbaseSmall Airport
Gujrat AirportGRTSmall Airport
Gurha Salim AirportSmall Airport
Khewra AirportSmall Airport
Mandi Bahauddin Air BaseSmall Airport
Rahwali AirportSmall Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport

Post Offices in Jhelum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
GPO Jhelum

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Jhelum

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Rohtas FortCultural1997

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jhelum

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
bilal masjid
Ghosiya Mosque
Jamia Masjid Ghousia, Near Govt School
Masjid Ali
Masjid Ghousia
Masjid Nasar
Masjid QAIMDIN
Mosque
Muslim mosque
Rayepur kalan darbar
ST. Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
233 m (764 ft)
Area
22.5 km² (8.7 mi²)
Postal Code
49600
Website
mcjhelum.lgpunjab.org.pk/

Around Jhelum

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 7
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 7
Banks 6
Hotels 2
Parks 7
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

🇵🇰 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Jhelum

Rohtas Fort
Cultural · inscribed 1997
Following his defeat of the Mughal emperor Humayun in 1541, Sher Shah Suri built a strong fortified complex at Rohtas, a strategic site in the north of what is now Pakistan. It was never taken by storm and has survived intact to the present day. The main forti...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jhelum

What is the population of Jhelum?

Jhelum has a population of 190,425 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 21,913 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jhelum?

Jhelum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

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