Karachi is located in Southern Pakistan and has a metropolitan population of 13,205,339, which is 3% less than the average of all major asian cities.
Karachi has a much more city population (35% more), and slightly more metropolitan density (3% more) compared to the average of all Asian Cities. On the other hand, Karachi has a far less city density (62% less), far less city area (km2) (37% less), and a
Karachi has a much more city population (35% more), and slightly more metropolitan density (3% more) compared to the average of all Asian Cities. On the other hand, Karachi has a far less city density (62% less), far less city area (km2) (37% less), and a
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| Karachi | VS | All other Asian Cities |
| Demographics & Population | |||||
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| Demonym for People | Karachiites | ||||
| Religion | Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Parsis, Sikhs, Baha'i, Jews, Buddism | ||||
| Main Religion | Islam | ||||
| Languages/Dialects | Urdu, Sindhi, Balochi | ||||
| Human Development Index (2011 HDI) | Medium | ||||
| Metropolitan Population |
13205339 (13205326 higher than average)
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vs |
13,620,223
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| Metropolitan Density /km2 |
6000 (5995 higher than average)
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vs |
5,819
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| Metropolitan Density /sq mi |
15500 (15485 higher than average)
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vs |
15,090
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| City Population |
13050000 (13049991 higher than average)
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vs |
9,655,370
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| City Density /km2 |
3700 (3691 higher than average)
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vs |
9,799
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| City Density /sq mi |
9583 (9558 higher than average)
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vs |
25,393
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| Climate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Arid Climate | ||||
| Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) | 30.0 (86.0) | ||||
| Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) | 22.2 (72.0) | ||||
| Government and Administration | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Administrative Areas | Karachi South, Karachi East, Karachi Central, Karachi West, Malir | ||||
| City Administrative Areas | Karachi City | ||||
| Economy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | Pakistan Rupee | ||||
| Code | PKR | ||||
| Major Industries | Textiles, Pharmaceuticals, Steel, Automobiles | ||||
| Communication | |||||
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| Country Code |
+92 (89.03 lower than average)
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vs |
181.03
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| Area Code | 21 | ||||
| Postal Code | 742xx | ||||
| Tourism | |||||
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| Attractions | Jinnah Tomb, Karachi Sunday Textile Market, Kpt Headquarters, Sindh High Court, Kemari Boat Basin, Nagan Interchange, National Museum Of Pakistan, Mohatta Palace, 3 Talwar (swords), Ibn-e-qasim Park, Port Grand Food And Entertainment Complex | ||||
| Best Time To Visit | November To March | ||||
| Transportation | |||||
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| Public Transportation | Bus, Train, Boat, Taxi | ||||
| Airport | Jinnah International Airport | ||||
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