Ormara facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ormara اورماڑا
City
A view of Ormara's "Double Crescents"
Ormara Location in Balochistan, Pakistan Show map of Balochistan, Pakistan Ormara Location in Pakistan Show map of Pakistan
Country	Pakistan
Province	Balochistan
District	Gwadar
Elevation	7 m (23 ft)
Population  (2023 census)
• Total	16,573
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)
Postal code	91400
Highways	N-10
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Ormara is a coastal town in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is a port city located on the Arabian Sea. Ormara is about 360 kilometers (224 miles) west of Karachi. It is also 230 kilometers (143 miles) east of Gwadar. This town is mentioned in an ancient book called Periplus of the Erythraean Sea as Oraea.

A Look into Ormara's Past

Ormara beach, west side of the city

Ormara is located along the Makran Coastal Highway. This highway connects it to Karachi and Gwadar. The town has a rich history. It is linked to Alexander the Great. He was a famous ancient Greek king and military leader.

Alexander the Great stayed in Ormara with his army. This happened around 400 BC. He was returning from his conquests in the Indus region. One of his generals, Ormoz, died here. The town was named after him.

For many years, Ormara was a place of conflict. Local leaders called Sardars fought against invaders. Before Pakistan became independent, Ormara was part of the Las Bela state. In 1975, it became part of the Makran Division.

Ormara was once a very isolated town. It did not develop much for a long time. However, things changed after the Makran Coastal Highway was built. The Jinnah Naval Base also brought many changes. These developments created more jobs for local people.

Today, Ormara still looks like an ancient town. Most people here earn their living by fishing. Some also work in countries in the Middle East. The highway has helped Ormara connect with Pakistan's economy. This has brought more trade and travel to the area.

Ormara's Growing Population

The number of people living in Ormara has grown over the years. In 1981, about 8,265 people lived in the city. By 2023, the population had increased to 16,573. The wider area of Ormara tehsil had 27,832 people in 2023.

Getting Around Ormara

Ormara is an important place for travel and trade. It has its own port and a special harbor for fishing boats. The Jinnah Naval Base is a large naval facility. It belongs to the Pakistan Navy and is located in Ormara.

Ormara also has an airport called Ormara Airport (ORW). This is a domestic airport. It connects Ormara to other parts of Pakistan. The Makran Coastal Highway is very important. It links Ormara to Karachi in the east. It also connects it to Gwadar in the west.

Learning in Ormara

Ormara has several educational institutions. These places help young people learn and grow.

• Cadet College Ormara
• Bahria College Naval Village Ormara
• Govt Inter Boys College Ormara
• Govt Girls College Ormara
• Govt High School Gazi Lane
• Govt Girls High School Islamia Line
• Govt Middle School Punjag
• Govt Girls Middle School Juna Line
• Govt Primary School Syedabad
• Govt Primary School KohBon
• Govt Primary School Tak

Military Facilities

Ormara is home to several important military sites. These facilities help protect the country.

• Ormara Cantonment
• Jinnah Naval Base
• Cadet College Ormara
• PNS Darmaan Jah Hospital