Chishtian

Chishtian is a city in Bahawalnagar district in Punjab Province, Pakistan. For administrative purposes, it is a part of the similarly named Chishtian Tehsil. It is the 59th largest city of Pakistan by population.

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Demographics

Population

According to 2023 census, Chishtian had a population of 192,403.

Education

Events

The city experienced armed sectarian violence in 2013 between Sunni and Shia Muslims. The local authorities called in the Pakistan Army to bring order to the situation, which may have been a reaction to similar violence in Rawalpindi on the preceding day.

Climate

Chishtian is considered to have a Hot Desert climate according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. The mean yearly temperature recorded in Chishtian is and precipitation is virtually non-existent throughout the year, amounting to about per year.