Divisions of Punjab | |
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Category | First-level administrative division |
Location | Pakistan |
Found in | Punjab |
Number | 11 (as of January 2023[1]) |
Populations | Greatest: Lahore —22,772,710 (2023 census) Least: Sahiwal —8,533,471 (2023 census) |
Areas | Largest: Bahawalpur — 45,588 km2 (17,602 sq mi) Smallest: Gujrat —8,231 km2 (3,178 sq mi) |
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Subdivisions |
The divisions of Punjab (Urdu: پنجاب کےڈویژن), are the first-order administrative bodies of the Punjab Province of Pakistan. In total, there are 10 divisions, which are further divided into districts ranging from three to six per division, depending upon area.[2][3] Divisions are governed by Commissioners while districts are governed by Deputy Commissioners.