11 Facts About Gwadar

Gwadar is a port city with the title capital of South Balochistan, located on the southwestern coast of Balochistan, Pakistan.

Gwadar is the 100th largest city of Pakistan, according to a 2017 census.

Gwadar became part of the sultanate of Muscat and Oman in 1797, and it was not until 1958 that the town and adjoining hinterland were exchanged from Oman to Pakistan.

The grave of Mir Ismaheel Baloch is situated near the Mountain of Batal Gwadar, constructed by Mir Ismaheel Baloch himself during life.

From 1863 to 1879 Gwadar was the headquarters of a British Assistant Political Agent.

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Gwadar became part of Pakistan by negotiations led by Prime Minister of Pakistan Feroz Khan Noon and his wife Viqar-un-Nisa Noon with the Sultan of Oman.

Gwadar is situated on the southwestern Arabian Sea coast of Pakistan in Gwadar District of Balochistan province.

Gwadar has a hot desert climate, characterised by little precipitation and high variation between summer and winter temperatures.

Gwadar is divided into 5 union councils, which are further subdivided into wards:.

The Arabic influence upon Gwadar is strong as a consequence of the Omani era and its close proximity to the Arabian peninsula.

The city is being developed as an export processing zone for foreign companies to manufacture in Gwadar before exporting to various countries in the region.