Hingol River

Hingol River or Hungol River (Urdu: دریائے ہنگول) is located in the Makran region, in the Gwadar District of southeastern Balochistan Province, in southwestern Pakistan. The river and valley are protected within Hingol National Park.[1]

Hingol River
Native nameدریائے ہنگول  (Urdu)
Location
CountryPakistan
ProvinceBalochistan
DistrictsAwaran District, Gwadar District
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  coordinates
25°22′50″N 65°30′55″E

Geography

The Hingol River is 350 miles (560 km) long, the longest in Balochistan.[1] It winds through the Makran Coastal Range and Hungol Valley between high cliffs.[1]

The river flows all year long, unlike most other streams in Balochistan which only flow during rare rains.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Hingol National Park". Pakistan Paedia: National Parks. JalalsPages. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-15.


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