Okara
Pakistan · Punjab ProvincePK
City in Punjab, Pakistan
Okara is the capital city of Okara District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The name Okara is derived from Okaan, a type of tree. In ancient times there were a large number of Okaan trees, which is why the area was named Okara. It is the 23rd most populous city of Pakistan. The city is located southwest of the city of Lahore and Faisalabad is 100 km bypassing the Ravi River. It is known for its agriculture-based economy and cotton mills. The nearest major city to Okara is Sahiwal, which was formerly known as Montgomery. Kasur is also located in the east of the city. Pakistan military dairy farms, known for their cheese, are situated in Okara. Pul Dhool, located near Abdulla Sugar Mill, is a town in the Okara district. Pul Dhool is on Hujra Chunian road. It is 9 km from Shah Muqeem and 17 km from Chunian.These farms were established before the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 232,386
- Coordinates
- 30.810, 73.452
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 105 m
Overview of Okara
Part of Punjab Province, Pakistan, Okara is a medium-sized town. With 232,386 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include family, culture and nightlife.
Things to do in Okara
Family in Okara
(2)Family lovers get Aquariums and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Okara is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Culture in Okara
(1)Culture lovers get Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Okara. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Okara
(1)Okara records Bars under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Okara's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Okara
(1)For sports, expect Golf. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Okara's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Okara
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Punjab Province; once there, walking covers most of Okara. The local time zone is Asia/Karachi.
Similar destinations
Places near Okara that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Okara known for?
- Okara is mainly a destination for family, culture and nightlife, set in Punjab Province, Pakistan with around 232,386 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Okara?
- You can plan around Aquariums, Zoo, Castles, Bars and Golf in Okara. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Okara?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Okara located?
- Administratively, Okara sits in Punjab Province, Pakistan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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