Talagang
Talagang
تلہ گنگ | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Talagang | |
Traffic Chowk, Talagang | |
Talagang Talagang | |
| Coordinates: 32°55′40″N 72°24′40″E / 32.92778°N 72.41111°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Talagang District |
| Division | Rawalpindi Division |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 79,431 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code | 48100 |
| Calling code | 0543 |
Talagang (Punjabi / Urdu: تلہ گنگ) is a city and the administrative headquarters of Talagang District located in Punjab, Pakistan.
The city is located on the Potohar Plateau, north of the Salt Range and east of the Kala Chitta Range.
Talagang is known for its literary tradition and has produced notable writers and poets including Satyapal Anand. The local economy is largely based on arid agriculture. The region is especially known for peanut production, which is among the highest in the Potohar region.
The area is also known for hunting grounds and wildlife including black francolin, white-throated francolin, quail, and hare.