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
سوراب | |
|---|---|
District Headquarter / Town | |
  Surab | |
| Coordinates: 28°29′33″N 66°15′35″E / 28.49250°N 66.25972°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Division | Kalat |
| District | Surab |
| Elevation | 1,771 m (5,810 ft) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 36,468 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0844 |
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- ^ "Balochistan: Cities, Municipalities & Towns - population of Surab". Citypopulation.de website. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "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.
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