District
Headquarters
Awaran
Date of
Notification
11th November 1992
Area
21,630 sq.km.
Major Ethnic Groups A vast majority of the population is Baloch.
Major Languages Balochi is the most frequently spoken language followed by Brahvi.
Climate
Semi-arid
with hot summer and mild winter.
Economy
Agriculture is the major economic activity followed by livestock farming.
Important
Minerals
No mineral activity has been reported in Awaran.
Important
Places
Awaran, Mashkai, and Jhal Jhao.
Energy (sources) Mainly fuel wood is used for cooking and heating while kerosene lamps are the major source of light.
Major
Industries
There is no major industry in the district.
Communication (1996)
Metalled Road
0
km
Shingle Road
584 km
Railway
None
Airport
None