Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.5M
Population
240 km2
Area
22 Mbps
Internet
231m
Elevation
UTC+05:00
Timezone
SKT (46km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Gujranwala pulses with Punjab's industrial energy, where bustling brass markets and historic Sikh shrines stand alongside affordable street food stalls serving fiery nihari. Nomads with reliable mobile data find it a practical stopover for short-term projects, thanks to its proximity to Lahore's international airport.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Pakistan
Region
Southern Asia
Population
2.5M
Timezone
UTC+05:00
Elevation
231 m
Currency
PKR
Language
English
Airport
SKT
GPS
32.16, 74.19
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 22 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A major city with a population of 2,511,118
INFRASTRUCTURE
580 total POIs 2.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
45
Cafes
8
Bars
2
Fast Food
21
Shopping
Supermarkets
12
Convenience
3
Shopping Malls
12
Healthcare
Hospitals
25
Clinics
8
Pharmacies
12
Education
Schools
40
Universities
28
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
45
Playgrounds
2
Sports
5
Cinemas
6
Museums
4
Theatres
3
Transport
Bus Stops
15
Train Stations
5
Fuel Stations
66
Services
Banks
72
ATMs
3
Post Offices
9
Police
7
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
22 Mbps
Download
21 Mbps
Upload
9ms
Latency
58,631
Tests
17,880
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - May
12°
J
13°
F
17°
M
22°
A
26°
M
30°
J
31°
J
30°
A
26°
S
22°
O
17°
N
13°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 21.5 C Range: 11.5 - 31.4 C Rain: 828 mm/year Sunshine: 3,409 h/year
CITY SCORES
81.0
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
50.8
Overall
AIRPORT
SKT
Sialkot International Airport
46 km from center
~69 min drive
FUN FACTS
Gujranwala is the fourth-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab, serving as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division.
It is nicknamed the "City of Wrestlers" and is famous for its cuisine and historical significance.
Founded in the 18th century, Gujranwala is a relatively modern town compared to the several nearby millennia-old cities of northern Punjab.
The birthplace of Ranjit Singh, the city served as the capital of the Sukerchakia Misl between 1763 and 1799, and of the Sikh Empire from 1799 to 1801, before it shifted to Lahore.
Gujranwala is Pakistan's third largest industrial centre after Karachi and Faisalabad, and contributes 5% to 9% to Pakistan's national GDP.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Gujranwala known for?
Gujranwala pulses with Punjab's industrial energy, where bustling brass markets and historic Sikh shrines stand alongside affordable street food stalls serving fiery nihari. Nomads with reliable mobile data find it a practical stopover for short-term projects, thanks to its proximity to Lahore's international airport.
How fast is the internet in Gujranwala?
Gujranwala has an average download speed of 22 Mbps and upload speed of 21 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Gujranwala?
Gujranwala has an average year-round temperature of approximately 21.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Gujranwala?
Gujranwala is served by SKT (Sialkot International Airport), approximately 46 km from the city center.
What is the population of Gujranwala?
The population of Gujranwala is approximately 2.5M.
What infrastructure does Gujranwala have?
Gujranwala has 580 mapped points of interest, including 45 restaurants, 25 hospitals, 40 schools.
What country is Gujranwala in?
Gujranwala is located in Pakistan.
