Hingol River
| Hingol River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | دریائے ہنگول |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Districts | Awaran District, Gwadar District |
| Basin features | |
| River mouth | 25°22′50″N 65°30′55″E / 25.38056°N 65.51528°ECoordinates: 25°22′50″N 65°30′55″E / 25.38056°N 65.51528°E |
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]
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
- List of rivers of Pakistan
- Makran
- Geography of Balochistan, Pakistan
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Hingol National Park". Pakistan Paedia: National Parks. JalalsPages. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
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