Mastung District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mastung District
ضلع مستونگ
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Map of Balochistan with Mastung District highlighted
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Established | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Mastung |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,896 km2 (2,276 sq mi) |
| Population
(2017)
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| • Total | 266,461 |
| • Density | 45.194/km2 (117.051/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Mastung District (Urdu: ضلع مستونگ ) is an important area in the northwest of Balochistan province, Pakistan. It is a district, which is like a large administrative area. Before 1991, Mastung was part of a bigger area called Kalat District.
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What is Mastung District?
Mastung District is a specific region in Pakistan. It was created to help manage the area better. Districts are important for local government and services. They help organize things like schools and roads.
Where is Mastung?
Mastung District is located in the Balochistan province. This province is in the southwestern part of Pakistan. You can see Mastung District highlighted on the map of Balochistan. It is in the northwest part of the province.
How Mastung District Was Formed
Mastung District was not always a separate district. For a long time, it was part of the larger Kalat District. In 1991, the government decided to make Mastung its own district. This change helped to improve local administration. It meant that Mastung could have its own local government.
Parts of Mastung District
Like many districts, Mastung is divided into smaller sections. These smaller sections are called tehsils. Tehsils help to manage local communities more closely. Each tehsil has its own local administration.
Main Areas (Tehsils)
Mastung District has three main tehsils:
- Dasht Tehsil
- Kardigap Tehsil
- Mastung Tehsil
Quick Facts About Mastung
Here are some interesting facts about Mastung District. These facts help us understand the area better. They cover its size, population, and main town.
Size and People
Mastung District covers a total area of about 5,896 square kilometers. In 2017, the total population of the district was 266,461 people. This information helps us know how big the area is and how many people live there.
Capital City
The main town and headquarters of Mastung District is a place also called Mastung. This town is the center for the district's administration. It is where important offices are located.
Time Zone
Mastung District follows Pakistan Standard Time (PST). This time zone is UTC+5. This means it is five hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
