Faisalabad Division فیصل آباد ڈویژن | |
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 Map of Faisalabad Division | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Punjab |
| Capital | Faisalabad |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Administration |
| • Commissioner | N/A |
| • Regional Police Officer | N/A |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17,917 km2 (6,918 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 16,228,526 |
| Website | faisalabaddivision |
Faisalabad Division is an administrative division of Punjab, Pakistan. The reforms of 2000 abolished the third tier of government but was restored again in 2008. [1] [2]
It consists of the following districts: [3]
According to 2023 census, Faisalabad division had a population of 16,228,526. [4]
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31°15′N72°48′E / 31.250°N 72.800°E
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