Layyah

Layyah (Saraiki and Urdu: ليّہ), previously spelled as Leiah, is a city in Pakistan. The city is headquarter of Layyah District and Layyah Tehsil. It is the 72nd largest city by population in Pakistan.

Layyah
ليّہ
City
Old Layyah city in Pakistan
Layyah
Coordinates: 30°57′55″N 70°56′38″E
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
DivisionDera Ghazi Khan
DistrictLayyah District
Area
  Metro
6,291 km2 (2,429 sq mi)
Elevation
143 m (469 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  City321,505
  Rank72nd, Pakistan
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code
31200
Calling code0606
Number of towns1
Number of Union councils36
Websitewww.punjab.gov.pk/layyah

The main languages spoken in the city include Saraiki, Punjabi, and Urdu.

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