Surab, Pakistan
Surab سوراب | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 28°29′33″N66°15′35″E / 28.49250°N 66.25972°E / 28.49250; 66.25972 | |
| Country | |
| Province | |
| Division | Kalat |
| District | Surab |
| Elevation | 1,771 m (5,810 ft) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 36,468 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0844 |
Surab (Balochi, and Urdu: سوراب) is a town in central Balochistan, Pakistan with a population of 36,468. It serves as the administrative centre of Surab Tehsil and Surab District, which was established on 1 August 2017 following its separation from Kalat District.[1][2] The town is located in a valley of the Central Brahui Range at the junction of the N-25 and N-85 national highways.
On 30 May 2025, Surab was attacked by militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army, resulting in the killing of a local government official, the burning of his residence, the looting of a bank, and assaults on other key sites.[3]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11,148 | — |
| 2017 | 35,594 | +6.30% |
| 2023 | 36,468 | +0.41% |
| Source: [4] | ||
As of the 2023 census, Surab has population of 36,468.[1]