Jhelum Cantonment
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Jhelum Cantonment جہلم ﮐﻴﻨٹ |
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| Coordinates: 32°34′N 73°26′E / 32.56°N 73.44°E | |
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 Pakistan
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| Province | Punjab |
| District | Jhelum |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Calling code | +92-544 Postal Code 49600 |
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Administrative Control Cantonment Boad Jhelum |
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Coordinates: 32°55′10″N 73°42′30″E / 32.91944°N 73.70833°E
Jhelum Cantt. (Urdu/Punjabi: جہلم ﮐﻴﻨٹ) or Jhelum Cantonment is cantonment area in Jhelum adjacent to city area. It is one of the important cantonment(Army Base) of Pakistan, which was built during the British rule in 1849 which has grown up into a strong Garrison. It is the headquarters of the 23rd Infantry Division commanded by a Major General.
Jhelum Cantonment is located on the GT Road(N-5) adjusent to the city of Jhelum at a distance of 121 km from Capital city of Islamabad and 167 km from provincial capital Lahore. Prominent nearby cities and towns include MirPur Azad Kashmir, Kharian Cantonment, Sarai Alamgir, and Gujrat. The cantonment area is well planned and aesthetically maintained with an array of evergreen trees, trees and seasonal flowers.
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