Taunsa District ضِلع تونسا,تونسہ دمگ | |
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Coordinates: 30°42′20″N 70°39′28″E / 30.70556°N 70.65778°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
Division | Dera Ghazi Khan |
Union councils | 13 |
Headquarters | Taunsa |
Government | |
• Type | District Administration |
• Deputy Commissioner | N/A |
• District Police Officer | N/A |
• District Health Officer | N/A |
Area | |
• Total | 2,769 km2 (1,069 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,045,460 |
• Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (PDT) |
Post code | 32100 |
Number of Tehsils | 3 |
Taunsa District (Balochi,Saraiki, تونسہ دمگ ) is a district in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is a newly created district in 2022.[2] It is situated on the bank of River Indus. Taunsa is an agricultural area known for its fertile land and crops. The eastern part of district consists of fertile planes irrigated by River Indus and its canal systems, while the western half comprises mountains of Koh e Sulaiman range.