Gawadar derives its name from two Balochi words
“GWAT” wind and “DAR” door. Gwadar district was created on 1st July
1977. It consists of two sub divisions viz Gwadar and Pasni. It is
bounded on the north by Turbat (KECH) and Awaran districts, on the east
by Awaran and Lasbela districts, on the south by Arabian Sea and on the
west by Iran. Total area of the district is 15,216 sq.km and population
is 172,948. The coast line of Gwadar is about 600 kms long. The climate
of Gwadar is dry, arid and hot.Maximum temperature in June remains
between 31C and 40C and coolest month of January varies form 18C to 19
C. Humidity prevails all over the district and average annual rainfalls
is below 250 mm.
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The area is fast developing
into an industrial zone based on fisheries. Three mega projects, Gawadar
deep sea port, costal highway and 132 kv electricity line will be
completed by December 2003. There are four airports: Gawadar, Jiwani,
Pasni and Ormara. There are daily flights between Karachi and these
places. Gwadar has two motels, two local hotels and restaurants with
basic facilities.
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