Nawabshah

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Nawabshah
  • نوابشاھ‎
  • نوابشاہ
City
Nawabshah is located in Sindh
Nawabshah
Nawabshah
Nawabshah is located in Pakistan
Nawabshah
Nawabshah
Coordinates: 26°14′39″N 68°24′36″E / 26.24417°N 68.41000°E / 26.24417; 68.41000
Old NameNasrat
CountryPakistan
ProvinceSindh
DivisionShaheed Benazir Abad
DistrictShaheed Benazirabad
TalukaNawabshah
Municipal Corporation TownsH.M Khoja Town & Nawabshah Town
Government
 • MayorQazi Rasheed Bhatti
 • Deputy MayorMubashir Arain
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • City
363,138
 • Rank27th, Pakistan,5th, Sindh
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code of Pakistan
67450
Calling code0244
Established1903
Founded byBritish government

Nawabshah[a] is a headquarter of Nawabshah Tehsil in Shaheed Benazirabad District of Sindh province, Pakistan.[2] This city is situated in the middle of Sindh province. It is the 27th most populous city in Pakistan. Nawabshah is called the heart of Sindh Province.

The District Council building of Nawabshah.

History

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18th–19th century CE

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Nawabshah lies near the Indus River in central Sindh, long inhabited since the Indus Valley era.[3] Archaeological surveys note prehistoric and Harappan remains in the area, and the region later passed under various Muslim dynasties.[3] In particular, the 18th–19th-century Kalhora and Talpur dynasties left many mosques and tombs with characteristic Sindhi and Islamic architecture.[3]

British Raj

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Under British rule, Nawabshah was carved out of Hyderabad District. Its taluka (subdivision) was established in 1903, and on 1 November 1912, Nawabshah was upgraded to full district status in Sindh.[2] The town was named for Syed Nawab Shah, a local landowner who migrated there in 1881, his family donated land of 60 acres for colonial-era district offices, and in recognition of this generosity, the British named the town after him.

After independence of 1947

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After 1947, Nawabshah became part of independent Pakistan. In 2008, the district was officially renamed Shaheed Benazirabad in memory of Benazir Bhutto. In recent years, the city has grown rapidly.[2]

Demographics

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Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
195134,201—    
196145,651+2.93%
197281,045+5.36%
1981102,139+2.60%
1998189,244+3.69%
2017279,338+2.07%
2023363,138+4.47%
Sources:[4]

According to 2023 census, Nawabshah had a population of 363,138. Nawabshah is inhabited by various communities and tribes, including the Zardaris, Buledis, Syeds, Jatois, Unnars, Dahiris, Pitafis, and Pirzadas, among others.[2] Many members of these groups possess significant landholdings.[2] The region's electoral politics have traditionally been shaped by these influential families, often with the support of smaller local communities.[2]

Area and population 2014

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Area[5][6] 4,239 square km
Population 1,435,130
Male 749,275
Female 685,855
Population (below 15 Years) 45%
Population (between 15 and 65 years) 52.2%
Muslim population 94.1%
Hindu population 4.2%

Climate

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Nawabshah
Climate chart (explanation)
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Source: Hong Kong Observatory
Imperial conversion
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█ Precipitation totals in inches

Nawabshah has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), narrowly missing a hot semi arid climate. The city is considered one of the hottest cities in Pakistan, with summer temperatures soaring as high as 53 °C or 127.4 °F. Temperatures above 45 °C or 113 °F are fairly common during late May and June. Winters start late, around mid-November, lasting to around mid-February, with night-time temperatures often reaching 4 °C or 39.2 °F, and temperatures below 0 °C or 32 °F occurring two or three times on average in January.

The highest temperatures each year in Pakistan, typically rising to above 50 °C (122 °F), are usually recorded in Nawabshah District and Sibi from May to August. The climate is generally dry and hot, but sometimes the temperature falls to 0 °C (32 °F). On 26 May 2010 record breaking severe heat wave hit the city and the mercury level reached 52 °C (126 °F) which was the highest temperature ever recorded in Nawabshah at the time.[7] The climate is generally dry and hot, but sometimes the temperature falls to 0 °C (32 °F). On 7 January 2011, temperatures dropped to 4 °C (39 °F) in the city.[8] The highest annual rainfall ever is 685 mm, recorded in 2022.

Climate data for Nawabshah (1991-2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 33.7
(92.7) 		38.0
(100.4) 		45.5
(113.9) 		49.0
(120.2) 		51.0
(123.8) 		50.5
(122.9) 		47.5
(117.5) 		48.9
(120.0) 		44.5
(112.1) 		43.0
(109.4) 		41.0
(105.8) 		35.0
(95.0) 		51.0
(123.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 24.1
(75.4) 		28.1
(82.6) 		34.1
(93.4) 		40.6
(105.1) 		44.6
(112.3) 		44.1
(111.4) 		41.0
(105.8) 		39.1
(102.4) 		38.9
(102.0) 		37.9
(100.2) 		32.2
(90.0) 		26.2
(79.2) 		35.9
(96.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) 15.4
(59.7) 		18.7
(65.7) 		24.5
(76.1) 		30.4
(86.7) 		34.8
(94.6) 		35.4
(95.7) 		34.2
(93.6) 		32.6
(90.7) 		31.7
(89.1) 		28.6
(83.5) 		22.7
(72.9) 		17.2
(63.0) 		27.2
(80.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.6
(43.9) 		9.4
(48.9) 		14.8
(58.6) 		20.3
(68.5) 		25.0
(77.0) 		27.5
(81.5) 		27.4
(81.3) 		26.2
(79.2) 		24.4
(75.9) 		19.3
(66.7) 		13.1
(55.6) 		8.3
(46.9) 		18.5
(65.3)
Record low °C (°F) −2.6
(27.3) 		−3.6
(25.5) 		3.0
(37.4) 		7.0
(44.6) 		15.0
(59.0) 		17.0
(62.6) 		20.0
(68.0) 		18.9
(66.0) 		14.6
(58.3) 		7.5
(45.5) 		2.8
(37.0) 		−1.0
(30.2) 		−3.6
(25.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 2.5
(0.10) 		4.9
(0.19) 		3.2
(0.13) 		12.2
(0.48) 		22.8
(0.90) 		39.2
(1.54) 		69.1
(2.72) 		87.2
(3.43) 		32.7
(1.29) 		13.1
(0.52) 		0.4
(0.02) 		3.3
(0.13) 		247.6
(9.75)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.4 3.5 4.7 5.5 2.2 0.3 0.1 0.4 19.5
Mean monthly sunshine hours 230.1 240.1 267.0 274.4 293.8 268.8 229.4 240.9 261.1 280.0 256.1 — —
Source: NOAA[9][10] Ogimet[11]

Major education institutes

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Educational institutions in the city include:

Sports locations

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  • Bilawal Cricket Stadium[17]
  • Askari Hockey Stadium[18]
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  • Most Popular Area of Nawabshah
    Most Popular Area of Nawabshah

Notes

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  1. ^ Sindhi: نوابشاھ‎, Urdu: نوابشاہ

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Populations - Sindh: Province and Major Cities, Municipalities & Towns". Citypopulation.de website. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Khan, Mohammad Hussain (20 December 2021). "The tale of Benazirabad". DAWN.COM.
  3. ^ a b c "Archaeological sites in Nawabshah can be a tourist hotspot". www.inp.net.pk.
  4. ^ "Population by administrative units 1951-1998" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
  5. ^ "Nawabshah District profile". Sindh Government website. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  6. ^ Pakistan: Demographic and Health Survey (2012-13) Global Demographic and Health Survey Program, Retrieved 9 April 2023
  7. ^ "Weather Advisory- 3, Government of Pakistan". Pakistan Metreological Department. Archived from the original on 18 February 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Mercury dips to 4°C in Nawabshah". Dawn (newspaper). 13 October 2010. Archived from the original on 25 January 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Nawabshah Climate Normals 1991–2020". World Meteorological Organization Climatological Standard Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Nawabshah weather chart". Pakistan Meteorological Department website. Archived from the original on 13 June 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  11. ^ "41749: Nawabshah (Pakistan)". ogimet.com. OGIMET. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  12. ^ Azeem Samar (13 February 2022). "First batch of Pakistan's first girls' cadet college passes out". Gulf News website. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  13. ^ "PEOPLES UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES FOR WOMEN- SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD". pumhs.edu.pk.
  14. ^ "SBBU (Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University) SBA". sbbusba.edu.pk.
  15. ^ "..:: SBBUVAS ::." sbbuvas.edu.pk.
  16. ^ Newspaper, From the (5 February 2021). "Time to denationalise". DAWN.COM.
  17. ^ Reporter, Web (1 December 2017). "Cricketers appear in numbers as Khiladi Ki Khoj kicks off in Nawabshah". ARY NEWS.
  18. ^ https://www.app.com.pk/domestic/under-20-hockey-matches-held-in-nawabshah/
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