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Climate
The climate of Okara is usually warm and dry, except during the summer monsoon season between June and September. The coldest months are December to February, when temperatures may drop to 3 °C (37 °F), with moderate rainfall. The hottest months are May to July, when temperatures may reach 45 °C (113 °F). The annual average rainfall in the city is approximately 615 millimetres (24.2 in).
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History
Okara is a relatively new agricultural city. During the period of British rule there was a forest of Okaan where the city has been rebuilt, and from this, the name of the city was derived. During British rule, the area was part of Montgomery District and contained a large saltpeter refinery. There are many textile mills in Okara. The predominantly Muslim population supported the Muslim League and the Pakistan Movement. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947 the Muslim refugees settled in the Okara District. In 1982, the city became the headquarters of the newly created Okara District. Okara has had a railway line since 1892.
Okara is known for its cattle breed known as Sahiwal and a water buffalo breed known as Niliravi. It is very rich in livestock population and production. Livestock Production Research Institute Bahadar Nagar Farm is a very large government farm near Okara. The farm has many cows, buffalo, bulls (for reproduction), goats, and sheep.
Administration
The city of Okara serves as district and tehsil capital and is itself administratively subdivided into ten Union councils.
Politics
Political leaders
- NA-135 Chaudhary Nadeem Abbas Rbaira kharal
- NA-136 Chaudhry Riaz-ul-Haq
- NA-137 Peer Saeyyud Ali Raza Gilaami
- NA-138 Mian Moeen Ahmed Khan Thakar Ka Wuttoo
- PP-188 Mian Yawar Zaman
- PP-189 Mian Muhammad Munir
- NA-143 Nadeem Abbas Rabera(2018 to 2023)
Sights
- Kaluwal
- Hujra Shah Muqeem
- Chak No.37/4-L Jhakhran Waala
- Chak No.35/G-D Jhakhar Chaok Faisal Abaad Road Okara
- Chak No.50/D Jhakhran Waala
- Chak No.37-38/4-L Jhakhran Wala or Souka Chak or Pakka Khooh
- Chak No.28/2-R Jhakhran Waala
- Mopaalkay
- Choochuk
- Baazeeduh
- Baama Baala & Baama Zaireen
- Kohluh
- Laashaarian
- Joyia
- Outhwaal Jaageer
- Jundraakuh
- Busti Kesa
- Joota or Taariq Abaad
- Shair K Baala & Shair K Zaireen
- Lai Baala & Lai Zaireen
- Tibbi Silaabut
- Mailoo K
- Thuthuh Chaakur Ka Raw-ay Moushtaaq Waala
- Satluj River
- Ravi River
- Chak 14 Gd Tehsildar
- Lower Bari Doab Canal
- Satghara
- Naul Plot
- Jaboka
- Chak 16 1R
- Kho Pak Darbar
- Tiba Tehsildar Historical
Demographics
Population
Languages
In the 2023 census, 86.3% spoke Punjabi, 12.8% spoke Urdu, 0.4% spoke Pashto and an additional 0.5% spoke other minor languages (mostly Sindhi and Balochi). The main Punjabi dialects in the area are Majhi and Jhangvi.
Parks and Recreational Facilities
Safdar Shaheed Park and Jinnah Park are the two main parks in Okara city. Apart from these two, there are few others parks including Gulshan e Fatima Park, Mehboob Alam Park, Lalazar colony park etc.