Map of Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan is in Pakistan. Its capital is Gilgit. Explore the labeled map, find its location within the country, or download a blank map and a coloring map for printing.
The former Federally Administered Tribal Areas are included in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following their 2018 merger. Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are shown as Pakistan-administered territories; sovereignty over Kashmir is disputed.
Where is Gilgit-Baltistan?
The highlighted area shows Gilgit-Baltistan within Pakistan. The locator uses the national outline; the larger map above provides the detail.
Gilgit-Baltistan: facts and places
- Country
- Pakistan
- Capital
- Gilgit
- Area
- 72,971 km² (28,174 sq mi)
- Population
- 1.2 million (2011)
- Map reference point
- 35.78° N, 74.95° E
Places shown in this area include Gilgit. The map selects major settlements from Natural Earth; it does not show every city or town. Gilgit is marked separately as the capital.
Blank map of Gilgit-Baltistan
Use this map without names to practice locating places and labeling districts. The coloring version below uses black outlines on white paper.
Gilgit-Baltistan coloring map
Districts on the map
The source contains 10 units within this outline. Small units may not all have room for a printed label. This list reflects the source snapshot.
- Astore
- Diamer
- Ghanche
- Ghizer
- Gilgit
- Hunza
- Kharmang
- Nagar
- Shigar
- Skardu
Sources and reuse
Map design: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Country and state outlines and settlements: Natural Earth (public domain). Facts: Wikidata (CC0); population figures use the stated year.
Internal boundaries: geoBoundaries gbOpen (geoBoundaries, Wikipedia), 2019, Public Domain. Adapted by matching source units to the parent outline and simplifying them for display. Download the derived boundary database under the source license. Later administrative changes and small differences between source outlines may not be represented.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gilgit-Baltistan?
Gilgit-Baltistan is in Pakistan. The location map highlights it within the country; the main map shows its outline and places including Gilgit.
What is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan?
The capital is Gilgit. It is marked with a red star on the labeled map.
Can I print a blank map of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Yes. Download the blank or black-and-white coloring version as PNG, SVG or PDF. The PDF fits US Letter paper and can be scaled to fit A4. Credit Atlas of Maps under CC BY 4.0.
How current are the boundaries on this map?
The districts follow geoBoundaries gbOpen (geoBoundaries, Wikipedia), a 2019 snapshot. The 10 mapped units are the source snapshot, not a statement of today's official total. Later splits or renamings may not appear.