Karak, Pakistan facts for kids
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Karak
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 Karak, Pakistan
Location in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Karak, Pakistan
Location in Pakistan
Karak, Pakistan
Location in Asia
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Karak, Pakistan
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Divisions | Kohat Division |
| Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Karak District |
| Tehsil | Karak Tehsil |
| Elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) |
| Population
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| • City | 51,149 |
| • Rank | 24th, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Karak is an important city in Pakistan. It is the main city, or headquarters, of the Karak District. This district is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Karak is about 123 kilometers (about 76 miles) away from Peshawar. It sits right on the main Indus Highway, a big road that connects Peshawar to Karachi. The city's exact location is 33°7'12N 71°5'41E.
A unique thing about Karak is that almost everyone living there belongs to one special group of Pashtuns. This group is called the Khattaks.
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Understanding Karak's Growth
Karak is a city that is growing quite fast! It now has over 50,000 people living there. This makes it the second-largest city in the Kohat Division. It is also the only big urban area in the Karak District.
How Karak's Population Changed
The number of people living in Karak has almost doubled in recent years. For example, between 1998 and 2017, the population grew a lot.
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Language Spoken in Karak
The main language spoken by nearly everyone in Karak is Pashto. This is a common language in the region.
When Karak Became a City
Karak was first officially recognized as an urban area between 1972 and 1981. This happened during the Pakistan censuses, which count how many people live in different areas.
