Districts of Gilgit–Baltistan
There are perhaps eight districts in Gilgit–Baltistan, four in Baltistan division and four in Gilgit division. Each district is further divided into tehseels 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) | |
Shigar | Shigar | 8,500 | 109,000 | ||
Kharmang | Tolti | ? | approx. 20,000 households[1] | ||
Gilgit | |||||
3 | Astore | Eidgah | 8,657 | 71,666 | |
4 | Diamer | Chilas | 10,936 | 131,925 | |
5 | Ghizer | Gakuch | 9,635 | 120,218 | |
6 | Gilgit | Gilgit | 38,000 | 243,324 | |
?? | |||||
7 | Hunza–Nagar (duplicate of Gilgit?) |
Ali Abad | 17,145 in Hunza and 15,567 in Nagar? | 80,355 in Hunza and 89,420 in Nagar? |
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