District Headquarters Gwadar
Date of Notification 1st July 1977
Area 15,216 sq.km.
Major Ethnic
Groups
An
overwhelming proportion (about 98%) of the population is Baloch.
Major Languages Balochi.
Climate Arid with warm summer and mild winter.
Major Crops Fruits, Fodder, Water Melon, Vegetables, Wheat, Pulses
Economy The major economic sector of the district is fisheries while other sectors include agriculture, livestock farming, construction, and services.
Important Minerals No mining activity has been reported in the district.
Important Places Ormara is the second major port under use of the Pakistan Navy, while fish harbours have been constructed at Gwadar and Pasni. Jiwani is another famous town for fishing activity.
Energy (sources) Wood and kerosene oil are widely used as fuel for cooking and heating, while illumination is arranged through kerosene oil lamps. Electricity, diesel power generators, and gas are used as fuel by a small proportion of the population for light, cooking, and heating.
Major
Industries
Fisheries
and WAPDA’s power generation plants at Pasni, Gwadar, Ormara, and Jiwani.
Communication (1996) Metalled Road 58.0 km.
Shingle Road 589 km.
Earthen Road 66 km.
Railway None
Airport 4