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Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit

Gilgit is a region in , and has an elevation of 2,269 metres. Gilgit is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Minawar and Sakwar.

Village
is a village located 8.5 kilometres from the city of in the northern area of , in the region. The population of the village is about 300 families. In there are a middle school and a high school for about 450 students. is situated 3 km northeast of Gilgit.

Village
is a town in , . is located inside Gilgit city. It is often referred as the entrance to Gilgit city. has native population of seven families and headed by a Jirga council Shina. is situated 3 km northwest of Gilgit.

Town
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is a city in the namesake sub-division in the region of northern . The city of is an administrative part of and lies across the Gilgit river on the outskirts of Gilgit. is situated 7 km northwest of Gilgit.

Gilgit

Latitude
35.86102° or 35° 51′ 40″ north
Longitude
74.41227° or 74° 24′ 44″ east
Elevation
2,269 metres (7,444 feet)
Open location code
8J7PVC66+CW
Geo­Names ID
1178337
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