Haripur, Pakistan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Haripur ہری پور
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Small Waterfall in Haripur City
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Country	Pakistan
Province	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District	Haripur
Elevation	520 m (1,710 ft)
Population  (2017)
• Total	85,739
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)
Calling code	0995
Number of Union councils	45

Haripur is a city in Pakistan. It is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Haripur is one of the largest cities in the province by population. It is also the main city for its district, which is also called Haripur.

The city is about 65 kilometers (40 miles) north of Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. It is also 35 kilometers (22 miles) south of Abbottabad. Haripur is in a hilly area, about 520 meters (1,706 feet) above sea level.

History of Haripur

Haripur was founded in 1822 by Hari Singh Nalwa. He was a brave commander for Ranjit Singh, a powerful Sikh ruler. The city became the main center for the Hazara region until 1848.

In 1846, the British East India Company took control of Haripur. This happened after the Sikhs were defeated in a war. An important monument in the city marks the grave of Colonel Canara. He was a European officer who bravely defended his guns in 1848.

The British divided the Hazara region into three smaller areas called tehsils. These were Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Haripur. The Hazara region was part of the British Punjab province until 1901. Then, it became part of a new province called the North-West Frontier Province.

During the time of British rule, Haripur was a small town. In 1851, a special army unit was formed in Haripur. It was called the 4th (Hazara) Mountain Battery. Local gunners from Hazara were trained by a British officer named James Abbott. This unit helped defend the district and fought in many campaigns.

After Pakistan became an independent country in 1947, the Hazara district grew. In 1976, it became a larger division. Later, Haripur Tehsil was made into its own district, and Haripur city became its main headquarters.

Education in Haripur

Haripur has good educational facilities. It is home to the University of Haripur. Several colleges are connected to this university. There is also a special institute called the Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology. These places help students learn many different subjects.

Population and People

Haripur is home to many people. In 2017, the city's population was about 133,100. Most people in Haripur follow the religion of Islam. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other religions, like Christianity and Hinduism.

Climate and Weather

The weather in Haripur usually has warm temperatures. Rain is spread out fairly evenly throughout the year. This type of weather is known as a "humid subtropical climate". It means the city has warm, humid summers and mild winters.

Famous People from Haripur

Many notable people have come from Haripur, including:

• Ayub Khan, a former President of Pakistan
• Qateel Shifai, a well-known Urdu poet and lyricist
• Sohail Akhtar, a Pakistani cricketer
• Ali Azmat, a popular Pakistani pop singer
• Allama Syed Jawad Naqvi, an Islamic scholar
• Omar Ayub Khan, a politician
• Raja Sikander Zaman, a former Chief Minister
• Anwar Shamim, an Air Marshal
• Pir Sabir Shah, a former Chief Minister

Images for kids

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  Boundaries of Haripur

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  The 4th Hazara Mountain Battery in 1895

See also

In Spanish: Haripur para niños