Manora Cantonment
| Manora | |
|---|---|
| Cantonment | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| City District | Karachi |
The Manora Cantonment (Urdu: منوڑہ چھاؤنی) is a cantonment town in a small Manora Island, located just south of the Karachi, in Sindh, Pakistan. It serves as a military base and residential establishment. It was established by the British Indian Army in 19th century British India, and taken over by the Pakistan Army in 1947. The cantonment maintains its own infrastructure of water supply, electricity and is outside the jurisdiction of City District Government of Karachi.
See also
- Army Cantonment Board, Pakistan
- Cantonment
- Manora, Karachi, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Manora Island, an island in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Manora Fort, Karachi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Coordinates: 24°57′N 67°13′E / 24.950°N 67.217°E
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