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Rawalpindi was previously known as Fatehpur Baori before being named in 1493.

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Rawalpindi

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
2.1M
Coordinates
33.57, 73.02
154th most populous city in the world

Rawalpindi, colloquially known as Pindi, is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab and the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan. Located along the Soan River in north-western Punjab, Rawalpindi lies adjacent to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the "twin cities".

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The ruins of the Mankiala stupa in Rawalpindi are associated with a Jataka tale about the Buddha.

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Rawalpindi

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
2.1M
Coordinates
33.57, 73.02
154th most populous city in the world

Rawalpindi, colloquially known as Pindi, is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab and the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan. Located along the Soan River in north-western Punjab, Rawalpindi lies adjacent to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the "twin cities".

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Rawalpindi experiences an average of 91 thunderstorms each year, the highest frequency for any plain elevation city in Pakistan.

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Rawalpindi

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
2.1M
Coordinates
33.57, 73.02
154th most populous city in the world

Rawalpindi, colloquially known as Pindi, is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab and the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan. Located along the Soan River in north-western Punjab, Rawalpindi lies adjacent to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the "twin cities".

From the “Geography” section

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Rawalpindi's population was 3,357,612 in 2023, with 96.7% identifying as Muslim.

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Rawalpindi

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
2.1M
Coordinates
33.57, 73.02
154th most populous city in the world

Rawalpindi, colloquially known as Pindi, is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab and the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan. Located along the Soan River in north-western Punjab, Rawalpindi lies adjacent to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the "twin cities".

From the “Demographics” section

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The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus system opened its first phase on 4 June 2015.

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Rawalpindi

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
2.1M
Coordinates
33.57, 73.02
154th most populous city in the world

Rawalpindi, colloquially known as Pindi, is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab and the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan. Located along the Soan River in north-western Punjab, Rawalpindi lies adjacent to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the "twin cities".

From the “Transportation” section

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