List of districts in Gilgit-Baltistan
The number rose from seven to ten in 2016 after the addition of 2 districts in Baltistan Valley and the bifurcation of the Hunza-Nagar district. As of 2021, there are 14 districts in Gilgit Baltistan, 5 in the Baltistan Division, 5 in the Gilgit Division and 4 in the Diamer Division.
| Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan | |
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Map of the districts of Gilgit-Baltistan | |
| Location | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Number | 14 (as of 2021) |
| Populations | 330,000 (Gilgit District) |
| Areas | 38,000 square kilometres (15,000 sq mi) (Gilgit District) |
| Government | |
| Subdivisions | |
The number rose from seven to ten in 2016 after the addition of 2 districts in Baltistan Valley and the bifurcation of the Hunza-Nagar district.
In 2019, Darel, Tangir, Gupis–Yasin and Roundu were announced as new districts.
Each district is further divided into tehsils and union councils.
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