Kiamari

Boat Harbour in Kemari

Kemari or Kiamari (Urdu: کیماڑی ‎) is a neighbourhood of Kiamari Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1]

There are several ethnic groups in Kemari including Kutchi, Muhajirs, Sindhis, Punjabis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population of Kiamari Town is estimated to be nearly one million.[2]

The iron Napier Mole Bridge was built in 1840 connecting Karachi with Kemari, the landing place for all goods and passengers bound for city.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kiamari Town - Government of Karachi
  2. ↑ "KEAMARI TOWN". Official We Portal of City District Government of Karachi.
  3. ↑ Napier Mole Bridge to Keamari in Karachi

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Coordinates: 24°49′N 66°59′E / 24.817°N 66.983°E / 24.817; 66.983


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