Chakwal District

Chakwal District (Punjabi and Urdu: ضلع چکوال) is in Pothohar Plateau of Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the north of the Punjab province, Chakwal district is bordered by Talagang to its south, Rawalpindi to its north east, Jhelum to its east, Talagang The district was created out of parts of Jhelum and Attock in 1985.

Chakwal
ضلع چکوال
District
Top: Katas Raj Temples
Bottom: Neela Wahn Waterfall, Malot Fort
Chakwal is located in the north of Punjab.
Coordinates: 33°40′38″N 72°51′21″E
Country Pakistan
Province Punjab
DivisionRawalpindi
HeadquartersChakwal
Tehsils (3)
Government
  TypeDistrict Administration
  Deputy CommissionerQuratulain Malik (PAS)
  District Police OfficerN/A
  District Health OfficerN/A
Area
  Total3,593 km2 (1,387 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
  Total967,707
  Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Main language(s)Punjabi
Websitechakwal.punjab.gov.pk
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