Bahawalnagar
Pakistan · Punjab ProvincePK
City in Punjab, Pakistan
Bahawalnagar, is the capital city of Bahawalnagar District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The city of Bahawalnagar is the headquarter of the district and tehsil as well. It is the 39th largest city of Pakistan by population according to the 2023 census. Old name of Bahawalnagar was Rojanwali/Ubbha. It was named Bahawalnagar in 1904 after Bahawal Khan V, the ruler of the Bahawalpur state comprising the present districts of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan. It is 262 km (163 mi) south of Lahore and about 175 km (109 mi) miles east of Bahawalpur. It is 65 km (40 mi) far from District Pakpattan. River Sutlej passes on the northern side at a distance of about 6 miles.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 141,935
- Coordinates
- 29.998, 73.253
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 163 m
Overview of Bahawalnagar
Bahawalnagar is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Punjab Province, Pakistan. It counts about 141,935 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: family, culture and nightlife. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Bahawalnagar
Family in Bahawalnagar
(2)Under family, Bahawalnagar is tagged with Aquariums and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bahawalnagar.
Culture in Bahawalnagar
(1)For culture, expect Castles. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bahawalnagar.
Nightlife in Bahawalnagar
(1)Our data lists Bars as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Bahawalnagar.
Best time to visit Bahawalnagar
Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Bahawalnagar by regional transport from the nearest hub in Punjab Province; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Karachi.
Similar destinations
Places near Bahawalnagar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bahawalnagar known for?
- Bahawalnagar, in Punjab Province, Pakistan, is best known for family, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 141,935 residents.
- What can you do in Bahawalnagar?
- Recorded activities in Bahawalnagar include Aquariums, Zoo, Castles and Bars. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bahawalnagar?
- Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Bahawalnagar located?
- Bahawalnagar is located in Punjab Province, Pakistan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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