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Khaplu, Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan · Pakistan

Khaplu is a small town in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,530 ft (2,600 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).

8,530 ft Elevation 2,600 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
11.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Khaplu

Khaplu

Khaplu, also spelt Khapalu, is a city that serves as the administrative capital of the Ghanche District in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan, within the disputed Kashmir region. Located 103 km (64 mi) east of Skardu, Khaplu was historically the second-largest kingdom in Baltistan under the Yabgo dynasty and played a key role in guarding the trade route to Ladakh along the Shyok River, near its confluence with the Indus.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
Rain11.0 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation8,530 ft (2,600 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,530 ft (2,600 m)
Coordinates35.1622°, 76.3338°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceGilgit-Baltistan
Average Temperature32°F (-0°C)
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation11.0 inches (279 mm)
Annual Snowfall34.9 inches (89 cm)

About Khaplu

Khaplu is a small town in Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,530 feet (2,600 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Khaplu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 324 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 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,530 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average31.7°F
41% below Pakistan avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,530 ft (2,600 m)
Area512.0 sq mi (1,326.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.1622°N, 76.3338°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 34.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 1, 2025.

Oct 21, 2013 52 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 71 km
Jun 19, 2000 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M5.4 102 km
Oct 20, 2013 108 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 119 km
Apr 8, 1993 112 km NE of Thang, India M5.2 131 km
Dec 6, 2009 107 km NNE of Thang, India M5.2 115 km
Mar 16, 2022 65 km ESE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.1 137 km
Jun 15, 1993 119 km NE of Thang, India M5.0 142 km
Nov 19, 1996 101 km ENE of Thang, India M5.0 138 km
Jul 3, 2014 56 km WNW of Skardu, Pakistan M4.9 121 km
Jan 27, 2001 139 km NNE of Thang, India M4.8 145 km
Jul 30, 2007 156 km NE of Skardu, Pakistan M4.8 138 km
Nov 19, 1996 89 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 119 km
Mar 23, 2011 133 km NE of Skardu, Pakistan M4.8 125 km
Feb 19, 2024 65 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.8 144 km
Jul 17, 1992 59 km NW of Skardu, Pakistan M4.7 123 km
Feb 15, 2015 15 km SSE of Kargil, India M4.7 83 km
Mar 13, 2010 47 km NE of Pahlg?m, India M4.7 112 km
Oct 13, 2000 81 km ENE of Thang, India M4.7 115 km
Mar 16, 2009 135 km NNE of Thang, India M4.6 127 km
Jan 3, 2012 106 km NNE of Thang, India M4.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Wettest
April 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
August 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Khaplu has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 6°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Khaplu

42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SAP School Muldumar Khaplu
BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL KHAPLU PINE
SAP SCHOOL QADIRPI BARA
GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL GARBONG KHAPLU
GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL LASER KAHPLU
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL KHAPLU BALA
BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL BARA BROQPA
BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL BRAQCHAN KHAPLU
SAP TATOS BARA
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BAQIRPI GOND KHAPLU
GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL NASIRABAD KHAPLU
BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL HATCHI
BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL BARA BALA
SAP School Braqchan ser Khaplu
ہائی اسکول سلینگ
Primary School Saling Gone
Girls Primary School Saling
SAP School Gomayar Saling
Boys Primary School Sogha
GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL KRAMING KHAPLU
MODEL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL KHAPLU PAYEEN
BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL GARBUCHUNG
Primary School Surmo Khar
SAP School TISHARI SURMO
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL MACHULO
SAP School SKILMA GHURSAY
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SURMO
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SURMO
BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL RAISHA GHURSAY
Government Model School Khadi
BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL SURMO BALA
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL GHURSAY
MODEL SCHOOL GHURSAY GONGMA
SAP School GHARIS
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BARA
SAP ASKARI GOND KHAPLU
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SERGIAB KHAPLU
BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL BARA PINE
SAP School THASKONG KHAPLU
GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL BARA PINE
GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL KHAPLU
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BARA
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Hotels in Khaplu

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GEO Hotel & Restaurant
Ghanche Continental Hotel & Restaurant
Hill View Guesthouse
K7 Resort
Karakoram Lodge Khaplu
PTDC Motel Khaplu
Serena Khaplu Palace

Restaurants in Khaplu

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Local restaurants
Rainbow Trout Restaurant
Royal Food
Sarfa Khar
Trout restaurant

Castles in Khaplu

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khaplu Palace

Clinics in Khaplu

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Class Dispensary Ghursey
Basic Health Unit Machulo

Bus Stations in Khaplu

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Natco ticket office

Gas Stations in Khaplu

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pakistan State Oil
PK #1437033148
Shell

Banks in Khaplu

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied Bank and ATM

Airports Near Khaplu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kargil AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khaplu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chaqchan Mosque
مسجد امیر کبیر خپلو بروق

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
2,600 m (8,531 ft)
Postal Code
16800

🇵🇰 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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What is the weather like in Khaplu?

Khaplu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.0 inches, with 34.9 inches of snow.

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