Ziarat

Ziarat (Urdu and Pashto: زیارت) is a city in the Ziarat District within the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It lies 130 kilometres (81 mi) way from Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. Previously, it was part of the Sibi District. It was announced as a separated district on 1st of July, 1986. The Quaid-e-Azam Residency is located in this valley, where Quaid-e-Azam (the founder of Pakistan) spent a few of his last days.

Ziarat
زیارت
Ziarat
Ziarat
Coordinates: 30.3810°N 67.7270°E / 30.3810; 67.7270
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
DistrictZiarat
Area
  Total1,489 km2 (575 sq mi)
Elevation
2,543 m (8,343 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  Total160,422
  Density11.028/km2 (28.56/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code0833
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