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Farooka
فروکہ Pherooka, Farooka | |
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City | |
فروکہ | |
Coordinates: 31°53′07″N 72°24′55″E / 31.88528°N 72.41528°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
District | Sargodha |
Government | |
• Body | Town Committee |
• MNA | Miqdad Ali khan (Independent) |
• MPA | Taimoor Ali Khan (PML N) |
Area | |
• City | 6 km2 (2 sq mi) |
• Urban | 4 km2 (2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• City | 60,000 |
• Urban | 45,000 |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Calling code | +92 48 |
Farooka (Urdu : فروکہ) is a ssmall town in Sargodha District (Urdu: سرگودھا), located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, situated between the Jhelum and Chenab Rivers. Known for its agricultural economy, the town has a unique geographical and historical significance within the region.