Dadu, Pakistan

Dadu (Sindhi: دادو‎), (Urdu: دادُو‎), is a city and capital of Dadu District located in Sindh, Pakistan. It is the 52nd largest city in Pakistan. The city is located on the western bank of River Indus and is administratively subdivided into three Union councils. It is the 52nd largest city of Pakistan by population according to the 2017 census.

Dadu

دادُو
City
Sindhi style painted mosque in Dadu
Dadu
Dadu
Coordinates: 26°43′57″N 67°46′45″E
Country Pakistan
Province Sindh
DivisionHyderabad
DistrictDadu
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 • City171,191
 • Rank52nd, Pakistan
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code025
Number of Union councils10

Road

Dadu was linked with Karachi and Hyderabad (Sindh) through Indus Highway (N-55) but now linked only with Hyderabad through Indus Highway (N-55) because of new motorway between Karachi and Hyderabad has been launched.The city also linked with N-5 (National Highway) through a bridge constructed over Indus River and connects with Moro as well.[2]

Airport

Dadu has a domestic airport which is served by Pakistan International Airlines. It operates weekly flights to Karachi. The operations were started on 30 April 2015.


References
  1. "PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities". PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities. citypopulation.de. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. https://www.suhnisindh786.com/2020/04/dadu.html

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  1. https://www.suhnisindh786.com/2020/04/dadu.html
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