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Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan

Punjab · Pakistan

Rahim Yar Khan is a major city in Punjab, Pakistan with a population of 517,000. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

517,000 Population 29,764/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
5.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Rahim Yar Khan

Rahim Yar Khan

Rahim Yar Khan is a city in the Punjab, Pakistan. It is the 21st most populous city in Pakistan and is the capital of the Rahim Yar Khan District. The city's administration is divided into nine union councils. Originally named Noshehra, it was renamed to Rahim Yar Khan in honour of the son of Sadeq Mohammad Khan IV.

People

Population517,000
Density29,764/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain5.0 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population517,000
Population Density29,764 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates28.4199°, 70.3035°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average94°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation5.0 inches (126 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rahim Yar Khan

Rahim Yar Khan is a major city in Pakistan (Punjab) with a population of 517,000. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Rahim Yar Khan

Rahim Yar Khan has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (37.1°C), the coldest is Jan (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.7°C / 59°F 5.1° / 27.3° 13.8
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 7.1° / 33.6° 9.0
Mar 24.7°C / 76°F 10.4° / 39.3° 36.9
Apr 30.5°C / 87°F 17.4° / 43.4° 30.7
May 35.2°C / 95°F 22° / 48.2° 41.6
Jun 37.1°C / 99°F 26.8° / 47.1° 33.6
Jul 36.5°C / 98°F 28.5° / 46.3° 120.7
Aug 34°C / 93°F 26.8° / 42.7° 126.9
Sep 33.7°C / 93°F 24.9° / 43.7° 8.4
Oct 29°C / 84°F 18.8° / 40.5° 9.5
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 12.7° / 35.7° 4.7
Dec 16.9°C / 62°F 6.4° / 29.7° 2.8
Rahim Yar Khan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 327 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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 94°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Pakistan avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average94°F (34°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density29,764/sq mi
Coordinates28.4199°N, 70.3035°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.0"
87% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.26"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 15, 2024.

Jun 3, 1994 12 km ENE of Rojhan, Pakistan M5.9 42 km
Jul 20, 2021 36 km NW of Rajanpur, Pakistan M5.2 104 km
Jun 21, 1996 36 km N of Tangwani, Pakistan M5.1 129 km
Apr 9, 2009 29 km NNW of Jaisalmer, India M5.1 149 km
May 4, 2002 20 km WSW of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.8 143 km
Aug 10, 2000 28 km WNW of Dajal, Pakistan M4.8 138 km
Apr 4, 1995 108 km ESE of Khanpur, Pakistan M4.8 131 km
May 31, 2018 36 km SSE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.7 103 km
Sep 5, 2017 38 km W of Dajal, Pakistan M4.6 124 km
Jul 15, 2022 34 km E of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.6 105 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km ENE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.6 116 km
Jun 1, 2010 49 km NNW of Rojhan, Pakistan M4.6 91 km
Mar 31, 2000 9 km NNE of Rojhan, Pakistan M4.5 48 km
Jul 31, 2021 41 km ENE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.5 119 km
Jun 15, 2024 40 km SE of Barkhan, Pakistan M4.5 147 km
Jun 25, 2008 39 km E of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.5 104 km
Aug 28, 1992 44 km NE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.4 133 km
Feb 20, 2021 54 km WNW of Rajanpur, Pakistan M4.4 105 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NW of Kashmor, Pakistan M4.4 77 km
May 12, 2000 40 km N of Rojhan, Pakistan M4.4 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.3 in
June 96°F (36°C) 0.3 in Warmest
July 94°F (34°C) 1.2 in
August 91°F (33°C) 1.3 in Wettest
September 88°F (31°C) 0.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in

Rahim Yar Khan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 56°F in January to 96°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and October the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Rahim Yar Khan

Institution Type Founded Website
Government Degree College College
Khawaja Fareed College College
Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & IT University Visit →

Schools in Rahim Yar Khan

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Comprehensive School
Chak 99/P
GCT - TEVTA Rahim Yar Khan
BeaconHouse School Systems
Army Public School & College
The Doctors' Public School
Government Comprehensive School
Chak 99/P
GCT - TEVTA Rahim Yar Khan
BeaconHouse School Systems
Army Public School & College
The Doctors' Public School
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Radio Stations near Rahim Yar Khan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Rahim Yar Khan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Al Wahid Market
Fish And Meat Market
Fish And Meat Market
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Fruit and Vegetable Market
Grain Market, Railway Road, Sadiqabad
M Market
Market
New Grain Market
Pesticide Market
RahimYarKHan Fruit and Vegetables Market

Hotels in Rahim Yar Khan

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desert Palm Hotel $$$
Golden Sand Hotel
Lamis Hotel
Sun City Hotel & Banquet Hall

Restaurants in Rahim Yar Khan

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angrezi Dhaba
Cafe De brando/Eithad Club/Rest House
Lamis Restaurant
Mahar Continental
The Food Track

Cafes in Rahim Yar Khan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe D'Bono

Zoos in Rahim Yar Khan

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rahim Yar Khan Wildlife Park

Train Stations in Rahim Yar Khan

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adam Sahaba
Rahim Yar Khan

Bus Stations in Rahim Yar Khan

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daewoo Express ChowkBahadarpur
General Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Rahim Yar Khan

16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abdul Sattar Filling Station
Ahmad 2 PSO Petrol Pump
AL-MACCA CNG & PETROLEUM CENTER
Askar Gas Station
Attock Petrol Pump
Kushi Pump
Moon Petroleum Service & Ghousia Oil Mill
PK #1145852590
PK #2908391653
PK #760514035
PK #762518151
PK #762518153
PK #765200940
Shell
Tahir Filling Station
Total

Banks in Rahim Yar Khan

13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied Bank
Bank Al Habib
Bank Al Habib
Bank Alfalah
Bank of khyber
MCB Bank
MCB Bank
MCB Bank
Meezan Bank
Meezan Bank
National Bank of Pakistan
The Bank of Punjab
United Bank Limited

Stadiums & Teams in Rahim Yar Khan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rahim Yar Khan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shaikh Zaid AirportRYKMedium Airport
Al Ghaba AirstripSmall Airport
Daharki AirportSmall Airport
Jamal Din Wali AirportSmall Airport
Kashmor AirportSmall Airport
Khairpur AirportSmall Airport
Khanpur AirportSmall Airport
Mad Jamu AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rahim Yar Khan

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
GPO
GPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rahim Yar Khan

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Amangarh Mosque
Jamia Hussainia Rabbania Makki Masjid
Jamia Masjid
Jamia Masjid Al Amin
Jamia Masjid Gulzar e Madina
Jamia Masjid Khizra
Jamia Masjid Railway Road
Jamia Masjid Usmania
Jamia Moti Masjid
Jamia Qadria Masjid o Madrassa
Madina Jamia Masjid
New Tablighi Markaz
Rahman Pur
Red Mosque/ لال مسجد
Tablighi Markaz Rahim Yar khan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
81 m (266 ft)
Area
45.0 km² (17.4 mi²)

Around Rahim Yar Khan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 4
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 12
Hotels 4
Parks 11
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 12

🇵🇰 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 Rahim Yar Khan

What is the population of Rahim Yar Khan?

Rahim Yar Khan has a population of 517,000 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 29,764 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rahim Yar Khan?

Rahim Yar Khan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.0 inches.

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