Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.6M
Population
265 km2
Area
24 Mbps
Internet
1,680m
Elevation
UTC+05:00
Timezone
UET (10km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Quetta's rugged Pashtun charm emerges in its fruit orchards and hill-fringed bazaars, where summer peaches draw crowds despite the high desert chill. Nomads with adventure in their veins appreciate its strategic location near Afghanistan, improving internet hubs, and crisp, dry winters perfect for focused work.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Pakistan
Region
Southern Asia
Population
1.6M
Timezone
UTC+05:00
Elevation
1,680 m
Currency
PKR
Language
English
Airport
UET
GPS
30.18, 67.00
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 24 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Travel
UET airport just 10 km from the city center
A major city with a population of 1,565,546
INFRASTRUCTURE
360 total POIs 1.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
27
Cafes
11
Bars
3
Fast Food
7
Shopping
Supermarkets
8
Convenience
8
Shopping Malls
15
Healthcare
Hospitals
21
Clinics
5
Pharmacies
6
Education
Schools
17
Universities
10
Libraries
5
Recreation
Parks
23
Playgrounds
3
Sports
14
Cinemas
2
Museums
3
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
10
Train Stations
5
Fuel Stations
23
Services
Banks
16
ATMs
9
Post Offices
3
Police
20
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
24 Mbps
Download
23 Mbps
Upload
22ms
Latency
28,905
Tests
8,428
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
7°
J
9°
F
12°
M
17°
A
23°
M
26°
J
28°
J
26°
A
23°
S
17°
O
12°
N
9°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 17.4 C Range: 7.1 - 27.7 C Rain: 308 mm/year Sunshine: 3,832 h/year
CITY SCORES
96.4
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.9
Overall
AIRPORT
UET
Quetta International Airport
10 km from center
Very close — ~15 min ride
FUN FACTS
Quetta is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
It is the ninth largest city in Pakistan, with an estimated population of over 1.7 million in 2024.
It is situated in the south-west of the country, lying in a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides.
In 1709, the region was a part of Afghan Hotak dynasty and stayed a part until 1747 when Ahmed Shah Durrani conquered it and made it a part of Durrani Empire.
The first European visited Quetta in 1828, describing it as mud-walled fort surrounded by three hundred mud houses.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Quetta known for?
Quetta's rugged Pashtun charm emerges in its fruit orchards and hill-fringed bazaars, where summer peaches draw crowds despite the high desert chill. Nomads with adventure in their veins appreciate its strategic location near Afghanistan, improving internet hubs, and crisp, dry winters perfect for focused work.
How fast is the internet in Quetta?
Quetta has an average download speed of 24 Mbps and upload speed of 23 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Quetta?
Quetta has an average year-round temperature of approximately 17.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Quetta?
Quetta is served by UET (Quetta International Airport), approximately 10 km from the city center.
What is the population of Quetta?
The population of Quetta is approximately 1.6M.
What infrastructure does Quetta have?
Quetta has 360 mapped points of interest, including 27 restaurants, 21 hospitals, 17 schools.
What country is Quetta in?
Quetta is located in Pakistan.
