Tank (city) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tank
|
|
|---|---|
 Tank
Location in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tank
Location in Pakistan
|
|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Tank District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,679 km2 (648 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 261 m (856 ft) |
| Population
(2023 census)
|
|
| • Total | 49,172 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of Union Councils | 16 |
Tank (Pashto: ټانک / ټاک; Urdu: ٹانک; Saraiki: ٹاک) is an important city in Pakistan. It is the main city of the Tank District, which is part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The city is located in the northwest of Dera Ismail Khan. It is also southeast of Jandola and the Tank Subdivision. To the northeast, you'll find Lakki Marwat and Bannu, while South Waziristan is to the west. Tank is found at 32º13' N. and 70º32' E. It is close to the Takht-i-Sulaiman mountain range and northwest of the Indus River.
Contents
What is the Climate Like in Tank?
Tank has what is called a local steppe climate. This means it does not get much rain throughout the year. The weather is often dry.
Temperatures and Rainfall
The average yearly temperature in Tank is about 24.1 °C (75.4 °F). The hottest month is usually June, with temperatures around 34.5 °C (94.2 °F). The coolest month is January, when the average temperature is about 11.9 °C (53.4 °F). The city gets about 539 mm (21.2 inches) of rain each year.
How Many People Live in Tank?
The number of people living in Tank has grown a lot over the years. In 1972, the city had 14,306 residents. By the 2023 Census of Pakistan, the population had increased to 49,172 people.
Population Growth Over Time
Here is a quick look at how Tank's population has changed:
| Census Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 14,306 |
| 1981 | 25,003 |
| 1998 | 35,741 |
| 2017 | 47,064 |
| 2023 | 49,172 |
What Languages Do People Speak in Tank?
The two main languages spoken in Tank are Pashto and Saraiki. Saraiki is often called Hinko by local people. Most of the people in Tank speak Pashto because many residents belong to Pakhtun or Pashtun tribes. People who have gone to school often understand English as well.
A Bit of History
Long ago, the city of Tank was located inside a fort. An important event happened there in 1870. Sir Henry Marion Durand, who was a lieutenant-governor of the Punjab, passed away while riding an elephant under a gateway in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Tank (Pakistán) para niños
