Districts of Gilgit–Baltistan
There are ten districts in Gilgit–Baltistan, four in Baltistan division and six in Gilgit division(including Diamer region). The number rose from 7 to ten after addition of 2 districts in baltistan and separation of Hunza-Nagar district.[1][2] Each district is further divided into tehsils and union councils.
Gilgit–Baltistan
See also: Geography of Gilgit–Baltistan
| Map | Sr. No. | District | Capital | Area (km²) | Population (1998) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |||||
| Baltistan | |||||
| 1 | Ghanche | Khaplu | 6,400 | 88,366 | |
| 2 | Skardu | Skardu | 15,000 (perhaps including next two) | 214,848 (perhaps including next two) | |
| 3 | Shigar | Shigar | 8,500 | 109,000 | |
| 4 | Kharmang | Tolti | 5,500 | approx. 20,000 households[3] | |
| Gilgit | |||||
| 5 | Astore | Eidgah | 8,657 | 71,666 | |
| 6 | Diamer | Chilas | 10,936 | 131,925 | |
| 7 | Ghizer | Gakuch | 9,635 | 120,218 | |
| 8 | Gilgit | Gilgit | 38,000 | 243,324 | |
| 9 | Hunza | Ali Abad | 7,900 | ||
| 10 | Nagar | Gulmet | 5,000 | ||
References
- ↑ "Dividing governance: Three new districts notified in G-B - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ↑ "Hunza, Nagar to be given district level statuses: PM Nawaz | Pakistan | Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ↑ http://pakobserver.net/201303/24/detailnews.asp?id=201427
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