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Sakwar

Coordinates: 35°53′N 74°23′E / 35.883°N 74.383°E / 35.883; 74.383
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Sakwar is a town in Gilgit District, Pakistan.[1]

Sakwar is located inside Gilgit city. It is often referred as the entrance to Gilgit city. Sakwar has native population of seven families and headed by a Jirga council (Urdu جرگہ ) Shina (جرگہ داری).

Nominated families are

Gama

Bogar

Dengaey

Ghori

Khanna

Daswah

Bakhan

References

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  1. ^ "Pakistan- Settlements". data.humdata.org. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 2025. Retrieved May 19, 2025.

35°53′N 74°23′E / 35.883°N 74.383°E / 35.883; 74.383