Awaran
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Awaran
آواران | |
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| Country | File:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan |
| Province | File:Flag of Balochistan.svg Balochistan |
| Division | Kalat |
| District | Awaran |
| Elevation | 529 m (1,736 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 28,780 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
Awaran [a] is a town located in Awaran District in the south of Balochistan, Pakistan. the town has a population of 28,780 people and lies on an elevation of 529m. It serves as the district and tehsil headquarters, and is a Union Council.[2]
In September 2013, a powerful earthquake struck the District, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale with its epicentre located around 66 kilometres (41 mi) north-northwest of Awaran.[2][3] The disaster caused the deaths of at least 386 people and 80% of the houses have been damaged or destroyed, including across the district and town of Awaran.[4]
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[edit | edit source]- ^ Balochi: آواران, pronounced [ɑːʋɑːˈɾɑːn]
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