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Rawalakot, Pakistan
Azad Kashmir · Pakistan
Rawalakot is a mid-size city in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan with a population of 50,000. Elevation: 5,381 ft (1,640 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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About Rawalakot
Rawalakot is the capital of Poonch district in Pakistan–administered Azad Kashmir, in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located in the Pir Panjal Range.
People
Climate
| Population | 50,000 |
| Population Density | 189 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,381 ft (1,640 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8578°, 73.7604° |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
| Country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| State / Province | Azad Kashmir |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.7 inches (653 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rawalakot
Rawalakot is a mid-size city in Pakistan (Azad Kashmir) with a population of 50,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,381 feet (1,640 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.
Climate in Rawalakot
Rawalakot has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1489 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above Pakistan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,381 ft (1,640 m) |
| Area | 264.5 sq mi (685.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8578°N, 73.7604°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in |
Rawalakot has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and November the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Rawalakot
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirala Bagh Government Junior College | College | — | — |
| Hussain Shaheed Boys Degree College | College | — | — |
| Post Graduate College | College | — | — |
| SM Institute of Earth Sciences | University | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Rawalakot
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmiri Bazar | |||||
| Kashmiri Bazar Rangla | |||||
| Pines Valley Market | |||||
| Shaheen Market Rangla |
Stadiums & Teams in Rawalakot
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rawalakot
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drung Bowls | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Trajan Bowl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hapat Khud Bowl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shaggy's Face | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sheenmai Bowl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Apharwat S Bowl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Apharwat N Bowl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gulmarg Ski Resort area Phase 2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Rawalakot
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) | — | Medium Airport |
| Rawalakot Airport | RAZ | Medium Airport |
| Bhurban Heliport | BHC | Small Airport |
| Dhamial Army Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| Muzaffarabad Airport | MFG | Small Airport |
| Poonch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rajouri Airport | RJI | Small Airport |
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Quick Facts
Things to See Near Rawalakot
1 places within 15 km
- • Tolipir picnic Place
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What is the population of Rawalakot?
Rawalakot has a population of 50,000 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 189 people per square mile, spread across 264.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rawalakot?
Rawalakot enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches.