Surab, Pakistan

Coordinates: 28°29′33″N 66°15′35″E / 28.49250°N 66.25972°E / 28.49250; 66.25972
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Surab
سوراب
District Headquarter / Town
Surab is located in Pakistan
Surab
Surab
Coordinates: 28°29′33″N 66°15′35″E / 28.49250°N 66.25972°E / 28.49250; 66.25972
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
DivisionKalat
DistrictSurab
Elevation
1,771 m (5,810 ft)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total467,000
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code0844

Surab (Balochi, and Urdu: سوراب) is the district headquarters of Surab District, which was founded on 1 August 2017, when it was carved out of Kalat District, in Pakistan's Balochistan province.[2]

Surab District is famous for its apple and grape orchards.

The largest tribes in Surab District are Reki, Mirwanis, Rodenis, Muhammad Hassni, Harooni, Mullazai, Mardanshahi, Zehris, minor nichari and Mengal. Brahvi is the native language of the locals.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Balochistan: Cities, Municipalities & Towns - population of Surab". Citypopulation.de website. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Tehsils and Unions in the District of Kalat". National Reconstruction Bureau, Government of Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2023.