About Sargodha
Sargodha is the sixth-largest city in Punjab, Pakistan, and the headquarters of its own district and division. It is known as the City of Eagles for its air force base and as the California of Pakistan for its kinnow orchards. Start with the quick facts below, then pick the topic you need.
Sargodha at a glance
- Province
- Punjab, Pakistan
- Founded
- 22 February 1903
- City population (2023)
- 975,886
- District population (2023)
- 4,334,448
- Division population (2023)
- 9,591,275
- City area
- about 155 sq km
- Elevation
- about 190 m
- Postal / dialling code
- 40100 / 048
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History of Sargodha
Sargodha was founded on 22 February 1903 by the British as a planned canal-colony town, originally a tehsil of Shahpur district.
Why Sargodha Is Famous
Sargodha is famous for kinnow, a citrus fruit grown in huge quantities in the district; for PAF Base Mushaf, headquarters of the Pakistan Air Force's Central Air Command; for the Kirana Hills; and for being the education and administrative centre of Sargodha Division.
Sargodha Population (2023 Census)
At the 2023 census, Sargodha city had 975,886 people, Sargodha District had 4,334,448, and Sargodha Division, which includes Khushab, Mianwali and Bhakkar, had 9,591,275.
Sargodha District
Sargodha District is a district of Punjab, Pakistan, with its headquarters in Sargodha city.
Sargodha Division
Sargodha Division is an administrative division of Punjab made up of four districts: Sargodha, Khushab, Mianwali and Bhakkar.
Sargodha Map and Location
Sargodha is in central Punjab, Pakistan, at about 32.08 degrees north and 72.67 degrees east, at an elevation of about 190 metres.
Sargodha City Area and Layout
Sargodha city covers about 155 square kilometres and has 60 union councils.
Sargodha Directions and Distances
Sargodha is about 187 km from Lahore, 91 km from Faisalabad, 223 km from Rawalpindi and 241 km from Islamabad.
Sargodha Postal Code and Area Code
The postal code of Sargodha city is 40100 and the landline area code is 048.
Places to Visit in Sargodha
The main places to see are Company Bagh and Jinnah Hall in the city, the old walled town and 1540 Jamia Mosque at Bhera, kinnow orchards in winter, and day trips to Soon Valley, Uchhali and Khabikki lakes, and Namal Lake elsewhere in Sargodha Division..
Universities and Colleges in Sargodha
The University of Sargodha is the city's main public university, recognised by the Higher Education Commission.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sargodha known for?
Sargodha is known for kinnow citrus, PAF Base Mushaf, the Kirana Hills and being the education and administrative centre of Sargodha Division. Its nicknames are the City of Eagles and the California of Pakistan.
In which province is Sargodha?
Sargodha is in Punjab, Pakistan, about 187 km west of Lahore.
What is the population of Sargodha?
The 2023 census recorded 975,886 people in the city and 4,334,448 in the district.
Is Sargodha a district or a division?
Both. Sargodha is a city, the headquarters of Sargodha District, and the capital of Sargodha Division, which also includes Khushab, Mianwali and Bhakkar.