Jacobabad District facts for kids
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Jacobabad District
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Map of Sindh with Jacobabad District highlighted
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| Capital | Jacobabad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,278 km2 (2,038 sq mi) |
| Population
(1998)
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| • Total | 1,425,572 |
| • Density | 270.1/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Number of Tehsils | 4 |
Jacobabad District (Urdu: ضلع جیکب آباد) is a special area in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Think of a district like a large county or region within a state. In 1998, about 1,425,572 people lived here. A little less than a quarter of these people (24.10%) lived in cities. The main city and capital of this district is called Jacobabad.
How Jacobabad District is Managed
Districts are often divided into smaller parts to make them easier to manage. These smaller parts are called talukas or tehsils. They help local governments serve the people better. Jacobabad District is divided into four of these smaller areas:
- Ghari Khairo Tehsil
- Khairo Tehsil
- Jacobabad Tehsil
- Thull Tehsil
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