Districts of Gilgit–Baltistan

There are ten districts in Gilgit–Baltistan, four in Baltistan division and six in Gilgit division(including Diamer region). The number rose from 7 to ten after addition of 2 districts in baltistan and separation of Hunza-Nagar district.[1][2] Each district is further divided into tehsils and union councils.

Gilgit–Baltistan

Map Sr. No. District Capital Area (km²) Population (1998)
Baltistan
1 Ghanche Khaplu 6,400 88,366
2 Skardu Skardu 15,000 (perhaps including next two) 214,848 (perhaps including next two)
Shigar Shigar 8,500 109,000
Kharmang Tolti 5,500 approx. 20,000 households[3]
Gilgit
3 Astore Eidgah 8,657 71,666
4 Diamer Chilas 10,936 131,925
5 Ghizer Gakuch 9,635 120,218
6 Gilgit Gilgit 3,800 243,324
7 Hunza Karimabad 10,700
Nagar Gulmet 5,000

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