Surab, Pakistan

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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; 66.25972Coordinates: 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
 • Total200,000
 • Estimate 
(2017)
200,000
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code0844

Surab (Balochi, Brahui 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. Surab District is famous for its orchards of apple and grapes.

The largest tribes in Surab District are Bangulzai , Reki, Mirwanis, Rodenis, Muhammad hassni, Harooni, Mardanshahi, Zehris, Mengal and other. Brahvi is the native language of the locals.

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