# Mandi Bahauddin > city in Punjab, Pakistan **Wikidata**: [Q1252806](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1252806) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandi_Bahauddin) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mandi-bahauddin ## Summary Mandi Bahauddin is a city located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It serves as the capital of both the Mandi Bahauddin District and the Mandi Bahauddin Tehsil. Established in 1506, the city has a population of 157,352 as of 2017 and is situated at an elevation of 204 meters above sea level. ## Key Facts - **Country**: Pakistan - **Location**: Punjab; situated within Mandi Bahauddin Tehsil. - **Coordinates**: Latitude 32.586111, Longitude 73.491666. - **Elevation**: 204 meters above sea level. - **Inception**: 1506. - **Population**: 157,352 (recorded in 2017). - **Area**: 7,623 square kilometres. - **Postal Code**: 50400. - **Timezone**: UTC+05:00. - **UN/LOCODE**: PKMBD. - **Classification**: Instance of a city and big city. - **Administrative Role**: Capital of Mandi Bahauddin District and Mandi Bahauddin Tehsil. - **Short Names**: M. B.Din, MB.Din, M.B.Din. ## FAQs **What is the geographical location of Mandi Bahauddin?** Mandi Bahauddin is located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It lies within the Mandi Bahauddin Tehsil at coordinates 32.586111°N, 73.491666°E, with an elevation of 204 meters. **What is the population and area of the city?** According to 2017 data, the population of Mandi Bahauddin is 157,352. The recorded area for the entity is 7,623 square kilometres. **When was Mandi Bahauddin founded?** The inception of the city is recorded as the year 1506. **What are the common names or aliases for the city?** The city is frequently referred to as M. B.Din, MB.Din, M B.Din, Mandi Baha ud Din, Mandi Baha-ud-din, or by its Chinese name 门迪伯哈乌丁. ## Why It Matters Mandi Bahauddin serves as a significant administrative hub in the Punjab region, functioning as the capital for both the district and tehsil of the same name. Its historical roots trace back to the early 16th century (1506), indicating a long-standing presence in the region. The city is also a documented geographic entity in multiple international knowledge bases, including VIAF, GeoNames, and the Library of Congress, underscoring its recognition in global data systems. Additionally, it is connected to notable local infrastructure, such as the Rasul Barrage at the River Jhelum. ## Notable For - **Administrative Centrality**: Serves as the dual capital of the Mandi Bahauddin District and Tehsil. - **Historical Foundation**: Dates back to 1506. - **Global Data Presence**: Possesses identifiers across major global systems, including a Library of Congress Authority ID (n201120066), a VIAF ID (232379129), and a UN/LOCODE (PKMBD). - **Digital Footprint**: Covered in 25 different Wikipedia language editions, including English, Arabic, German, French, and Chinese. ## Body ### Geography and Demographics Mandi Bahauddin is situated in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Geographically, it is positioned at a latitude of 32.586111 and a longitude of 73.491666. The city rests at an elevation of 204 meters above sea level. According to census data determined by French Wikisource and recorded in 2017, the city supports a population of 157,352 residents. The entity covers a substantial area of 7,623 square kilometres. ### History and Administration The city's official inception is recorded as the year 1506. In the context of regional governance, Mandi Bahauddin is a defined instance of a "city" and "big city." It holds administrative importance as the capital of the Mandi Bahauddin District as well as the Mandi Bahauddin Tehsil. The city operates within the Pakistan Standard Time zone (UTC+05:00) and utilizes the postal code 50400. ### Visuals and Landmarks The visual identity of the city in the knowledge base is represented by several images, including: - **Sunrise in Mandi Bahauddin** - **Hakim Mall Mandi Bahauddin** (located in Mandi Bahauddin District; documented in 2021) - **Jamia Masjid Ghausia Rizvia** (located in Mandi Bahauddin) - **Rasul Barrage at River Jhelum** (connected via related image) ### Digital Identifiers and Knowledge Graphs Mandi Bahauddin is extensively indexed in various national and international databases: - **Library & Archival IDs**: VIAF ID 232379129; Library of Congress Authority ID n2011200626. - **Geographic & Mapping IDs**: GeoNames ID 1171123; OpenStreetMap Node ID 281407604; Who's on First ID 421178575; GNS Unique Feature ID -2768389; Google Maps Customer ID 11270493499086072979. - **Trade & Logistics**: UN/LOCODE PKMBD. - **Database IDs**: Freebase ID /m/085xc8; Snarc ID "floppy disk". ### Online Presence The entity has a notable presence on the semantic web. It is the subject of a "Quora Topic" titled Mandi-Bahauddin-Punjab-Pakistan. The Wikipedia entry for "Mandi Bahauddin" exists in 25 site links across various languages, including Arabic (ar), Egyptian Arabic (arz), Cebuano (ceb), German (de), English (en), Esperanto (eo), Spanish (es), Persian (fa), French (fr), Norwegian (no), Polish (pl), Western Punjabi (pnb), Pashto (ps), Portuguese (pt), Russian (ru), Santali (sat), Sindhi (sd), Simple English (simple), Serbian (sr), Swedish (sv), Urdu (ur), and Chinese (zh). Media files related to the city are categorized under the Commons category "Mandi Bahauddin." ## References 1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 4. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pk.htm) 5. 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