Jhang

Jhang (جھنگ; Punjabi pronunciation: [ˈt͡ʃə̀ŋ.gᵊ]; Urdu pronunciation: [d͡ʒʱəŋɡ]) is the capital city of Jhang District in the central portion of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Situated on the east bank of the Chenab river, it is the 18th largest city of Pakistan by population.

Jhang
جھنگ
City
Clockwise from top: Shrine of Sultan Bahoo; Shrine of Heer and Ranjha; Chenab College; Trimmu Barrage and Chenab Bridge
Jhang
Location of Jhang in Pakistan
Jhang
Jhang (Pakistan)
Coordinates: 31°16′10″N 72°18′58″E
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
DivisionFaisalabad
DistrictJhang
Area
  Total28.27 km2 (10.92 sq mi)
Population
  Total414,131
  Rank16th, Pakistan
  Density15,000/km2 (38,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code
35200
Calling code047
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