Total population
65,497
Hunza District
Hunza is a major tourism destination, recognised for its mountain scenery, historic forts, terraced agriculture and communities along the Karakoram Highway. Aliabad is a principal administrative and commercial centre.
Basic information
Total area
10,109 km²
Administrative units
5 tehsils · 8 union councils · centre Aliabad
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023) | 65,497 |
| Area | 10,109 km² |
| Tehsils | 5 |
| Union councils | 8 |
| Administrative centre | Aliabad |
| Schools | 54 |
| Colleges | 2 |
| Police stations | 5 |
| Civil courts | 2 |
Institutions and public services
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 54 |
| Colleges | 2 |
| Police stations | 5 |
| Civil courts | 2 |
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly (2026–2031)
| Constituency | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|
| GBA-6 Hunza | Naik Nam Karm | Pakistan Peoples Party |
Priority issues and challenges
1. Road infrastructure
Heavy tourist traffic, landslides and road closures along the Karakoram Highway can disrupt local mobility, trade and access to surrounding villages.
2. Water crisis
Growing tourism and settlement demand place pressure on drinking-water distribution, sanitation and local water resources.
3. Health
Limited specialised medical services mean some patients must travel to Gilgit or other larger centres for advanced treatment.
4. Unemployment
Although tourism creates jobs, seasonal demand, limited economic diversification and skills mismatches constrain stable employment for local youth.
5. Environmental challenges
Tourism waste, pressure on water resources, glacier-related hazards and climate change threaten Hunza’s landscape and local livelihoods.