Matiari
Matyari or Matiari (Sindhi: مٽیاري, Urdu: مٹیاری) is a city located in Sindh, Pakistan. It is 30 km (19 mi) north of Hyderabad on N-5 National Highway. Matiari is also the district headquarter of Matiari District.
Matiari
(مٽیاري) | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Matiari | |
  Matiari  Matiari | |
| Coordinates: 25°35′45″N 68°26′45″E[1] | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Sindh |
| Division | Hyderabad |
| District | Matiari |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population | |
| • City | 21,195 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Matiari word is derived from two Sindhi words Mat and yari, which means friendship with earthen water pots.
The Dargah of Pir Sayed sakhi Hashim Shah badshah is located in Matiari town.
Matiari has three talukas, they are Matiari, Bhitshah and Saeedabad respectively.
Matiari is known for its ice-Cream and Ajrak (a Sindhi dressing).
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