Urak Valley
Urak Valley | |
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Urak Valley | |
Coordinates: 30°16′31″N 67°11′32″E / 30.275400°N 67.192168°ECoordinates: 30°16′31″N 67°11′32″E / 30.275400°N 67.192168°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Balochistan |
District | Quetta District |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Urak Valley is a valley surrounded by mountains in the Quetta District of Balochistan Province, in western Pakistan. Urak Valley is located near Hana Lake, and 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Quetta city.[1][2] A small waterfall at its end marks entrance to the adjacent Wali Tangi Dam.
Urak Valley has a population of 10,000, and Almost all Kakar a sub tribe of Pashtuns. Pashtun is one of the largest tribes in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Agriculture in the valley includes growing apple trees of good quality and a few other fruits.[3]
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Hana Lake
End of Urak Valley
See also[]
- Hana Lake
- Hanna-Urak Waterfall
- Wali Tangi Dam
- Quetta
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References[]
- ^ "Urak Valley on map". Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Distance from Quetta and surrounded by mountains". www.merawatan.pk. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Population and Agriculture". pakistantourism.net. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
Categories:
- Valleys of Balochistan (Pakistan)
- Quetta District
- Balochistan (Pakistan) geography stubs