Determining the smallest city in Punjab precisely requires specific data on urban area populations or geographical sizes, which is not provided in the given reference.
According to the information provided:
- The reference states that Pathankot is the smallest district in Punjab in terms of total land area.
Understanding District vs. City
It's important to distinguish between a district and a city:
- District: A district is an administrative division that typically encompasses a large geographical area, containing multiple cities, towns, and villages.
- City: A city is a specific urban area, usually defined by municipal boundaries and a concentration of population.
While Pathankot is identified as the smallest district by land area, this information does not directly identify the smallest city within Punjab. A district's size does not necessarily correlate with the size (population or area) of the individual cities or towns located within it or elsewhere in the state.
Therefore, based solely on the provided reference, the exact answer to the question "Which is the smallest city in Punjab?" cannot be determined. Identifying the smallest city would require comprehensive data on the population or geographical area of all recognized urban areas (cities, towns, municipalities) across the entire state of Punjab.
