Harnai

Not to be confused with Harnai, Maharashtra.
Harnai
Pashto: هرنای
Harnai
Coordinates: 30°36′N 67°34′E / 30.6°N 67.56°E / 30.6; 67.56Coordinates: 30°36′N 67°34′E / 30.6°N 67.56°E / 30.6; 67.56
Country  Pakistan
Province Balochistan
Time zone PST (UTC+5)

Harnai (Pashto: هرنای) is the capital of Harnai District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is located in the north east of Balochistan province. The town is surrounded by the cities Ziarat, Loralai and the state capital, Quetta. The population is predominantly Pashtun followed by Baloch and Waneci dialect of Pashto and Balochi is spoken in the area.

Geography

Harnai is surrounded by mountainous ranges. The encircling hills have the resounding names of Khalifat and Zarghoon.

Climate

The minimum and maximum winter temperature of the area is -2˚C to 20˚C. The summer is extreme in the area and the minimum and maximum temperature falls between 20˚C to 48˚C. Harnai has a fertile rainy season during monsoon time. In general Harnai has a pleasant weather in winter season.

Geography and climate

Harnai is surrounded by mountainous ranges. The minimum and maximum winter temperature of the area is -2˚C to 20˚C. The summer is extreme in the area and the minimum and maximum temperature falls between 20˚C to 48˚C. Harnai has a fertile rainy season during monsoon time. In general Harnai has a pleasant weather in winter season.

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