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District
Municipal Corporation, Karachi West , is
geographically the largest municipal corporation
of Karachi. Spread over an area of about 81
square kilometers, and having a population of
about 2.5 million. The population of District
West mostly comprises of the working class
people, living in unregularized colonies with
hardly any amenities. In these condition the
D.M.C. (West) strives hard, with the meager
resources at its disposal, to come up to the
expectations of the people living in its
jurisdiction. Orangi Town, the largest Katchi
Abadi of Asia is located within the bouds of the
District West. The D.M.C. (West) is divided into
three administrative divisions, namely:
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Orangi Division I |
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Orangi Division II |
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Baladia/Shershah |
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The District
West also has some very exciting places,
where people go to enjoy themselves. All
the popular beaches are located in
District West"
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Hawksbay
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Sandspit
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Paradise point
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Some points
of interest in the District West are:
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Sea Port (Gateway to
Pakistan)
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Karachi Port Trust
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Kemari
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Fish Harbor
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Manghopir
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S.I.T.E
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Islands
around Karachi Coast, which are located
within the jurisdiction of the District
West, are accessible by boats, which are
available on rent from Kemari:
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Manora
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Bhit Island
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Baba Island
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Shamspir Island
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