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Gilgit
City in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Overview
Gilgit is a picturesque town set in the mountains of northern Pakistan, serving as the gateway to the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges. It offers an authentic slice of local life alongside breathtaking nature and convenient access to trekking destinations.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Pakistan
Administered Area
Gilgit-Baltistan
Population
8,851
Time Zone
Asia/Karachi
Coordinates
35.92°, 74.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$390
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$140
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
1.7°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
-10.1°C
Record High
27.5°C
Record Low
-31.1°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
262 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
GIL
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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