Saravan, Iran
Saravan (Balochi and Persian: Sarāwān, also Romanized as Sarāvān; formerly, Shastoon)[2] is a town in and the capital of Saravan County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 58,652, in 10,078 families.[3]
Saravan (Sarāwān) | |
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  Saravan | |
| Coordinates: 27°22′15″N 62°20′03″E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Sistan and Baluchestan |
| County | Saravan |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Population (2016 Census) | |
| • Total | 60,114 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Saravan lies in the Iranian Balochistan, close to the international border of Pakistan. The inhabitants of the town are Balochi and speak the Balochi language.
It is the center of Saravan County. The town lies in a long valley in the south of Masheked and north of Makran.
Earthquake
In winter of 2013 a major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 Richter occurred near the town of Saravan.[4]
Attacks on public figures
Saravan is the location of many attacks, presumably by Baloch insurgents.
References
- https://www.amar.org.ir/english
- Saravan, Iran can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3082540" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/apr/16/earthquake-hits-iran-pakistan-border
- Justice Judge Ebrahim Karimi was assassinated
- The Bush Administration steps up its secret moves against Iran
- Rare Suicide Bombing in Iran Kills 4
- "Iran border guards killed fighting bandits near Pakistan: report". Reuters. 2013-10-26. Retrieved 2018-03-18.
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