Chiniot
Chiniot (Punjabi: چنیوٹ) is a city and the administrative headquarters of Chiniot District in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Located on the bank of the river Chenab, it is the 28th largest city of Pakistan. It is also known for its intricate wooden furniture, architecture, and mosques, and is home to the Omar Hayat Mahal.
Chiniot
چنیوٹ | |
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City | |
Clockwise from top: Shah Burhan Shrine, exterior and interior views of Chiniot's Shahi Mosque, Omar Hayat Mahal | |
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Municipal Committee logo | |
Chiniot Location of Chiniot in Pakistan Chiniot Chiniot (Pakistan) | |
| Coordinates: 31°43′10″N 72°59′3″E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Division | Faisalabad |
| District | Chiniot |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Committee |
| • Chairman | None (vacant) |
| • Vice Chairman | None (vacant) |
| Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • City | 278,747 |
| • Rank | 28th, Pakistan |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (PDT) |
| Postal code | 35400 |
| Dialling code | 047 |
| Distance(s) | From |
| Website | www |
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