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Shekhupura, Pakistan

Punjab · Pakistan

Shekhupura is a major city in Punjab, Pakistan with a population of 591,424. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

591,424 Population 20,422/sq mi density
689 ft Elevation 210 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Shekhupura

Shekhupura

Sheikhupura, also known as Qila Sheikhupura, is a city in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It was founded by the Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1607 as a citadel, west of Lahore. Sheikhupura is the 10th-largest city in Punjab, and 15th-largest in Pakistan by population, serving as the headquarters of Sheikhupura District. The city is an industrial centre and satellite town, and is located about 38 km northwest of Lahore. It also borders Sialkot, Gujranwala, Nankana Sahib and Kasur districts of Punjab, Pakistan.

People

Population591,424
Density20,422/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Population591,424
Population Density20,422 / sq mi
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Coordinates31.7129°, 73.9856°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shekhupura

Shekhupura is a major city in Pakistan (Punjab) with a population of 591,424. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Shekhupura

Shekhupura has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jun (36.3°C), the coldest is Jan (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 798 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.7°C / 53°F 1.9° / 22.7° 41.1
Feb 15.8°C / 60°F 3.9° / 28.6° 18.6
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 8.6° / 35.8° 55.3
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 14° / 41.5° 27.6
May 33.1°C / 92°F 19.5° / 47.3° 27.0
Jun 36.3°C / 97°F 24° / 47.3° 70.1
Jul 33.9°C / 93°F 26.4° / 45° 229.2
Aug 31.8°C / 89°F 24.7° / 39.9° 170.4
Sep 30.3°C / 86°F 21.7° / 38.8° 91.8
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 14.8° / 36.2° 31.2
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 8.7° / 32° 28.6
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 3.3° / 25.8° 7.1
Shekhupura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Pakistan avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area29.0 sq mi (75.0 km²)
Population Density20,422/sq mi
Coordinates31.7129°N, 73.9856°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.08"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 4, 2023.

Apr 1, 1996 Pakistan M5.2 55 km
Oct 19, 2000 14 km SW of Khangah Dogran, Pakistan M4.9 43 km
Jul 29, 1997 10 km SW of Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan M4.8 128 km
Oct 3, 2002 Pakistan M4.6 27 km
Jan 13, 1991 18 km ESE of Sargodha, Pakistan M4.5 113 km
Jan 23, 1996 18 km NE of Chenab Nagar, Pakistan M4.5 91 km
Apr 4, 2013 15 km ENE of Choa Saidan Shah, Pakistan M4.5 145 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 60 km
Jul 14, 2001 12 km NE of Dijkot, Pakistan M4.4 96 km
Aug 4, 2001 13 km N of Mamu Kanjan, Pakistan M4.4 140 km
Apr 13, 1996 13 km SSE of Shahkot, Pakistan M4.4 53 km
Mar 20, 2014 2 km NNW of Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five, Pakistan M4.3 23 km
Sep 27, 2022 15 km WSW of Jhelum, Pakistan M4.3 136 km
Jul 17, 2012 7 km ESE of Jaranwala, Pakistan M4.2 66 km
Jan 4, 2023 1 km SSW of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.2 1 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 73 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 96 km
Nov 30, 1995 7 km ENE of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.1 7 km
Jun 12, 2020 5 km S of Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan M4.1 129 km
Apr 19, 2014 25 km NNW of Mandi Bahauddin, Pakistan M4.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.7 in
June 92°F (33°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 88°F (31°C) 4.8 in
August 87°F (30°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Shekhupura has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 53°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Shekhupura

Institution Type Founded Website
Concordia College College
Government Girls College College
Lahore Polytechnique University
Punjab College Sheikhupura College

Schools in Shekhupura

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
government technical training college
beacons school systems sheikhupura
Government Islamia High School
Govt. Tariq High School
National Model School
MC Girls Primary School
Al-Faisal School System
Allied Schools Zalmas Campus
government technical training college
beacons school systems sheikhupura
Government Islamia High School
Govt. Tariq High School
National Model School
MC Girls Primary School
Al-Faisal School System
Allied Schools Zalmas Campus
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Radio Stations near Shekhupura

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Shopen Anime Radio AAC 96 kbps
Mohabbat Radio (IN) MP3

Hotels in Shekhupura

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Hotel
Haidry Hotel

Restaurants in Shekhupura

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahmed Restaurant
Arif Restaurant
Dhaka Bhayya Biryani Hotel
Madani Restaurant Sheikhupura
Mehr Baba Restaurant
Namak Hotel
Sweet Mahal
Tabal Restaurant

Cafes in Shekhupura

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cocca Roma Cafe

Cinemas in Shekhupura

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulistan Cinema
Regal Cinema

Monuments in Shekhupura

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Batti Chowk Sheikhupura
Hiran Minar
Saddar Chowk
SP Chowk

Castles in Shekhupura

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sheikhupura Fort

Clinics in Shekhupura

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abida Clinic
Khadija Poly Clinic

Train Stations in Shekhupura

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sheikhupura

Bus Stations in Shekhupura

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PK #5240255022

Gas Stations in Shekhupura

23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AK Filling Station
Al Taj Filling Station
Al-Sultan CNG
CNG Station
Gas Station
Gas Station
Gujjar Petroleum Services-Total Parco
Makkah CNG
Mian Brothers
Motorway CNG
Motorway CNG
Pakistan State Oil
Pakistan State Oil
Pakistan State Oil
PK #1273249952
PK #1274865258
PK #2914201605
PK #2914210037
pso oil
S N CNG
Shell
Smart CNG
SN Gas

Banks in Shekhupura

21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABL
ABL
Askari Bank
Bank Al Habib
Bank Alfalah
Dubai Islamic Bank
Esahulat
Esahulat
Finca Microfinance Bank
Habib Bank Limited
JS Bank
Kashf Foundation RC
MCB Bank
MCB Bank
MCB Bank Ltd
Meezan Bank
National Bank of Pakistan
NIB Bank
Soneri Bank
The Bank of Punjab
United Bank Limited

Stadiums & Teams in Shekhupura

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shekhupura

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Allama Iqbal International AirportLHELarge Airport
Chandhar AirportSmall Airport
Chunian HelipedSmall Airport
Rahwali AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Shekhupura

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Abida Clinic
Khadija Poly Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shekhupura

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ahlahadess Masjid and madrassa
Ahlasunnat Masjid
Dar-ul-Uloom Zia-ul-Quran
Faizan-E-Madina
Gala Mandi Masjid
Gulzar-e-Madina
Habib Colony Masjid
Jama Masjid Raza
Jamia Masjid
Jamia Masjid Rizwia
Jamia Masjid Seydna Bilal
Masjid Faizan-e-Madina
Norani Lasani Masjid
مسجد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
236 m (774 ft)
Area
75.0 km² (29.0 mi²)
Postal Code
39350

Around Shekhupura

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 14
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 8
Cafes 1
Banks 20
Hotels 2
Parks 2
Places of Worship 16

Things to See Near Shekhupura

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Sheikhupura Fort

🇵🇰 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 Shekhupura

What is the population of Shekhupura?

Shekhupura has a population of 591,424 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 20,422 people per square mile, spread across 29.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shekhupura?

Shekhupura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

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