Karachi

Pakistan

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Karachi is the capital city of Pakistan with a population of 14,910,352 inhabitants, making it one of the world's largest megacities. Discover its history, landmarks, and cultural heritage.

Notable personalities born in Karachi include: Benazir Bhutto, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Asif Ali Zardari, Arif Alvi, Yusuf Raza Gilani.

Karachi in Pakistan

Population 14,910,352 inhabitants
Area 3,527.0 km²
Elevation 8 m
Density 4,227 inh./km²
Coordinates 24.9° N
67.0° E

Karachi Population Evolution

Population Summary

Year Population Change
2016 23,545,000
2017 14,910,352 -36.7%

Interactive Map of Karachi

📍 Points of Interest

What to see in Karachi

Jinnah International Airport

Mazar-e-Quaid

National Museum of Pakistan

Masjid e Tooba

Port of Karachi

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Karachi Nuclear Power Plant

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

MCB Tower

Grand Jamia Mosque, Karachi

Famous People Born in Karachi

Mohammad Ali Jinnah

lawyer
Born 1870 - Died 1948

Arif Alvi

dentist
Born 1949

Yusuf Raza Gilani

politician
Born 1952

Benazir Bhutto

politician
Born 1953 - Died 2007

Asif Ali Zardari

politician
Born 1955

Other facts about Karachi

Sources & References

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