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Kohat, Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan

Kohat is a large city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan with a population of 151,427. Elevation: 1,650 ft (503 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

151,427 Population 571/sq mi density
1,650 ft Elevation 503 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
21.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Kohat

Kohat

Kohat is a city in Pakistan that serves as the capital of the Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. With a population of over 220,000 people, the city is the fourth most populous in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the 35th most populous in Pakistan. Kohat's immediate environs were the site of frequent armed skirmishes between British colonial forces and local tribesmen in the mid to late 19th century. The city is centred on a British-era fort, various bazaars, and a military cantonment. Pashto and the Kohati dialect of Hindko are the main languages spoken in Kohat.

People

Population151,427
Density571/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain21.2 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Population151,427
Population Density571 / sq mi
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Coordinates33.5820°, 71.4493°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation21.2 inches (539 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kohat

Kohat is a large city in Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with a population of 151,427. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet (503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Kohat

Kohat has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 964 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.4°C / 47°F -0.5° / 19.8° 56.1
Feb 11.7°C / 53°F 1° / 23.4° 92.0
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 4.8° / 28.7° 121.3
Apr 21.7°C / 71°F 10.2° / 34.3° 77.4
May 26.4°C / 80°F 13.8° / 39.5° 111.7
Jun 30.8°C / 87°F 17.9° / 42.5° 89.9
Jul 30.8°C / 87°F 22.5° / 41.4° 128.9
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 20.7° / 37.6° 124.6
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 18.6° / 36.3° 71.0
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 12.2° / 33.4° 40.4
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 6.4° / 28° 38.3
Dec 11.2°C / 52°F 2.1° / 23.8° 12.1
Kohat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 89°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Pakistan avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area265.3 sq mi (687.0 km²)
Population Density571/sq mi
Coordinates33.5820°N, 71.4493°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 12, 2025.

May 20, 1992 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan M6.3 26 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 100 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 143 km
Aug 26, 1999 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan M5.2 130 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 137 km
Oct 30, 2009 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 148 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 141 km
Mar 29, 1992 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan M5.1 80 km
Sep 4, 2022 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M5.1 138 km
May 6, 2010 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan M5.0 54 km
Apr 3, 1998 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M5.0 126 km
Feb 17, 1993 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan M5.0 98 km
Mar 24, 1992 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan M5.0 138 km
Apr 12, 2025 10 km SE of Hazro City, Pakistan M4.9 107 km
Jan 4, 2004 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan M4.9 89 km
Jun 5, 1992 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan M4.9 43 km
Mar 19, 1997 29 km SE of ?sm?r, Afghanistan M4.9 144 km
Feb 20, 1996 14 km SE of Topi, Pakistan M4.8 125 km
Jun 8, 1993 28 km W of Rawalpindi, Pakistan M4.8 120 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km WSW of Haripur, Pakistan M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in
June 91°F (33°C) 0.9 in Warmest
July 89°F (31°C) 3.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in
October 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in

Kohat has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 51°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Kohat

Institution Type Founded Website
Army Public School & College-Kohat College - ,
Cadet College , Togh College - ,
Dara Degree College College - ,
FG Degree College for Women, Kohat College - ,
Garrison Cadet College Kohat College - ,
Girls Degree Collage College - ,
Girls Degree College College - ,
Gov. Post Graduate College College - ,
Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST) University - ,
Polly Technical College - Kohat College - ,

Schools in Kohat

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gov. High School - - - -
Gov. Comprehensive High School - - - -
High School - Suni kheil - - - -
Sur Gul Gov. High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kohat

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Kohat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Digital Library0.0
Mubarak khel haji Qayum0.0

Farmers Markets in Kohat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Awami Sabzi Fruits Mandi
Bannu Bazar
Kohat Sabzi Mandi
New Fruits and Vegetable Market
اسلم خان مارکیٹ
ٹاپرے-بکري منڈی
سبزی منڈی
سلطان مارکیٹ

Restaurants in Kohat

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Afridi Inn, Kotal Pass, Kohat
Kaka Jee hotel
Shelton Restaurant

Monuments in Kohat

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bibi Chaar Gul Zyraat
Tomb
Yadgar e Shuhada

Clinics in Kohat

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doctor Saleem Clinic
Healthcare Centre
Muhammadi Homoeopathic Clinic & Hijama Center
PK #3287095935

Veterinaries in Kohat

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

سرکری مویشی کا ڈاکٹر

Train Stations in Kohat

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Babari Banda
Kohat
Kohat Cantt
Seni Gumbat Halt

Bus Stations in Kohat

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adda Bus Stop
Bannu Phattak Adda
Banu Phatak
Hangu Phatak
Khyber Adda
Peshawer Hi Ace Stand

Gas Stations in Kohat

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aamir CNG
Chambi oil pump - Karim Afridi
Diesel & petrol (No CNG)
Diesel & petrol Station (No CNG)
Hajj CNG
Pakistan State Oil
Pakistan State Oil
Parco Petrol Station
Petrol Station
PK #3232986861
PK #9200970557

Banks in Kohat

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Habib Bank Branch
MCB Bank
NBP Main Branch

Golf Courses in Kohat

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Kohat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kohat

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacha Khan International AirportPEWLarge Airport
Risalpur Air Base-Medium Airport
Chirat Airport-Small Airport
Kohat AirportOHTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kohat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Army Check Point

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kohat

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ghamkol sharif
Gurudwara saragarhi
Khatak colony masjid
Kohat Markaz
MASJID
Mazar Sharif of Hazrat Syed Shah Ismail Sherazi

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
489 m (1,604 ft)

Around Kohat

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 3
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 3

🇵🇰 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 Kohat

What is the population of Kohat?

Kohat has a population of 151,427 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 571 people per square mile, spread across 265.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kohat?

Kohat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.2 inches.

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