Gulistan, Balochistan

Gulistan
town
Gulistan
Coordinates: 30°22′N 66°21′E / 30.36°N 66.35°E / 30.36; 66.35Coordinates: 30°22′N 66°21′E / 30.36°N 66.35°E / 30.36; 66.35
Country  Pakistan
Province Balochistan
Elevation 1,481 m (4,859 ft)
Population (2010)
 • Total 54,700
Time zone PST (UTC+5)
Calling code 0826
Number of Union councils 5

Gulistan is a town and tehsil headquarters of the Qilla Abdullah District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is located eight kilometers from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Gulistan envelopes many tribes like the Achakzais, Kakars, Tareens and Syeds.[1] It is located at 30°36'26N 66°35'2E at an altitude of 1481 metres (4862 feet).[2] Gulistan has a reputation for its fresh fruits.

References

  1. ↑ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Killa Abdullah - Government of Pakistan
  2. ↑ Location of Gulistan - Falling Rain Genomics


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