Kot Addu
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Kot Addu كوٹ ادُّو |
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 Kot Addu
Kot Addu
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| Coordinates: 30°27′59″N 70°57′56″E / 30.46639°N 70.96556°ECoordinates: 30°27′59″N 70°57′56″E / 30.46639°N 70.96556°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Muzaffargarh District |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Kot Addu is a city and Tehsil (administrative division) in the Muzaffargarh District of the southern part of the Punjab province of Pakistan. This city is subdivided into 30 Union Councils. and has a population of over 400,000, making it the 150th largest city in Pakistan. It is located just east of the Indus River, about 866 km from Karachi, 600 km from Islamabad, 100 km from Multan, 80 km from D.G.Khan, 60 km from Muzaffargarh, 60 km from Layyah, and 16 km from Taunsa Barrage. Kot Addu City attracts a large number of tourists every year, due to the Indus river and public gardens among other things. The city is served by Kot Adu Junction railway station.
The city contains a total of 29 Union councils, which are listed below.
The city of Kot Adu is located in the southern area of Punjab province, almost at the exact centre of Pakistan. The area around the city is a flat plain and is ideal for agriculture. There are two main canals (Muzaffar, and T.P link) and eight sub canals that cross Kot Adu, providing water from the Indus River. The geographical coordinates of the city, according to Google Maps, are N 30° 28' 34" E 70° 57' 52" .
Kot Addu is located almost exactly at the geographical center of Pakistan. The closest major city is Multan. The area around the city is a flat alluvial plain and is ideal for agriculture, with many citrus and mango farms. There are also canals that cut across the Muzaffargarh District, providing water to farms. During the monsoon season, the land close to the Taunsa Barrage is usually flooded.
Kot Addu has an arid climate with very hot summers and mild winters. The city has experienced some of the most extreme weather in Pakistan. The highest recorded temperature was approximately 51 °C (129 °F), and the lowest recorded temperature was approximately −1 °C (30 °F). The average rainfall is roughly 127 millimeters (5.0 in). Dust storms are a common occurrence within the city.
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