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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
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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