Area and Population
Model Town Society is spread over an area of 1463 acres (5.9 km²). This area is further divided into ten blocks (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K). Blocks L, M, N, P, Q, R and S are in the outskirts of Model Town and are administered by Lahore Development Authority (LDA). These blocks were named "Model Town Extension" when Model Town Society sold this land to LDA in return of developmental works.
The breakdown of the total area is as follows:
- Residential: 819 acres (3.31 km2) = 56%
- Commercial: 29 acres (0.12 km2) = 2%
- Roads: 278 acres (1.13 km2) = 19%
- Nurseries and playgrounds: 59 acres (0.24 km2) = 4%
- Green area (parks): 278 acres (1.13 km2) = 19%
The total population of Model Town is about 100,000. Model Town Society is a unique housing area in its design and is considered a posh locality of the town. Each block has its own market, playground, mosque, triangular parks, etc., which is a rare phenomenon as compared to other housing schemes.
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