Dadu, Pakistan
Dadu (Sindhi: دادو), (Urdu: دادُو), is a city and capital of Dadu District located in Sindh, Pakistan. It is the 52nd largest city in Pakistan. The city is located on the western bank of River Indus and is administratively subdivided into three Union councils.It is the 52th largest city of Pakistan by population according to the 2017 census.
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City | |
![]() Sindhi style painted mosque in Dadu | |
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Coordinates: 26°43′57″N 67°46′45″E | |
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Division | Hyderabad |
District | Dadu |
Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
Population | |
• City | 171,191 |
• Rank | 52nd, Pakistan |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Calling code | 025 |
Number of Union councils | 10 |
Road
Dadu was linked with Karachi and Hyderabad (Sindh) through Indus Highway (N-55) but now linked only with Hyderabad through Indus Highway (N-55) because of new motorway between Karachi and Hyderabad has been launched.
Airport
Dadu has a domestic airport which is served by Pakistan International Airlines. It operates weekly flights to Karachi. The operations were started on 30 April 2015.
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References
- "PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities". PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities. citypopulation.de. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
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