Kharan, Pakistan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kharan
خاران
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 Kharan
Location in Balochistan, Pakistan
Kharan
Location in Pakistan
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Division | Rakhshan |
| District | Kharan |
| Elevation | 692 m (2,270 ft) |
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| • Total | 80,806 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Kharan (Balochi: ھاران; Urdu: خاران) is a town in the Kharan District of Balochistan, Pakistan. It is located at an altitude of 692 meters (about 2,273 feet) above sea level. This town is also the main office for the Rakhshan Division. Many different Baloch families and groups live here. A famous person from Kharan is Mohammad Noor Meskanzai, who used to be a chief justice for important courts in Pakistan.
Kharan's Growing Population
The word "demographics" means the study of a population. This includes how many people live somewhere and how that number changes over time. Kharan has seen its population grow quite a bit over the years.
In 1981, about 10,472 people lived in Kharan. By 1998, this number had grown to 27,806. The population continued to increase, reaching 44,655 people in 2017. This was a big jump of over 60% in just 19 years! The latest count in 2023 shows that Kharan is now home to 80,806 people.
Kharan is known for having a dry climate.
| Census Year | Population |
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| 1972 | 6,093 |
| 1981 | 10,472 |
| 1998 | 27,806 |
| 2017 | 51,388 |
| 2023 | 80,806 |
See also
In Spanish: Kharan para niños
