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Jacobabad

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Jacobabad month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jacobabad are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 43°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and August the wettest (about 98 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January21.28.5109.3
February25.611.9610.2
March30.617.01610.6
April38.022.8911.4
May42.727.2612.1
June43.230.3512.0
July40.530.47110.6
August37.928.69810.3
September37.727.01010.9
October35.721.5610.6
November29.315.749.8
December23.710.329.2

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1847

    In 1847 Jacob was placed in political charge of the frontier and established his headquarters at the village of Khangurh (or Khanger).

  2. Documented history · 2010

    In November 2010, then Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani announced that University of Information Technology would be established in Jacobabad.

  3. Establishment of Headquarters at Khangurh

    In 1847 Jacob was placed in political charge of the frontier and established his headquarters at the village of Khangurh.

  4. Announcement of University of Information Technology

    In November 2010, then Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani announced that University of Information Technology would be established in Jacobabad.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • John Jacob

    Brigadier-General John Jacob was an officer of the British East India Company who founded the city of Jacobabad in its present form in 1847.

  • Hamid Ali Mirza

    Mr. Justice Hamid Ali Mirza undertook his matriculation in 1954 from Jacobabad.

  • Yousaf Raza Gillani

    Then Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani announced in November 2010 that a University of Information Technology would be established in Jacobabad.

Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Shahbaz Air Base

    An air base co-located with the commercial airport in Jacobabad on the border between Sindh and Balochistan provinces.

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01 · Overview

Jacobabad, in brief

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02 · History

How Jacobabad took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Jacobabad

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Jacobabad

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Jacobabad

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Jacobabad

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Jacobabad

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08 · Questions

Questions about Jacobabad

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jacobabad

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01 · Q&A

Where is Jacobabad located and what are its coordinates?

Jacobabad is situated in Pakistan at geographic coordinates 28.2819, 68.4376, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Jacobabad?

Jacobabad has a recorded population of approximately 219,315 and observes the Asia/Karachi time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Jacobabad?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Jacobabad include UR-PK, EN-PK, PA, SD, PS, BRH, with PKR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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