Hingol River

River in Balochistan, Pakistan
25°22′50″N 65°30′55″E / 25.38056°N 65.51528°E / 25.38056; 65.51528
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0 m (0 ft)Length560 km (350 mi)[1]Basin size34,557.6 km2 (13,342.8 sq mi)[2]Discharge  • locationNear mouth • average(Period: 1971–2000)71.9 m3/s (2,540 cu ft/s)[2] Basin featuresProgressionArabian SeaRiver systemHingol River

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 560 km (350 mi) 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]

Fauna

According to WWF-Pakistan, the Hingol is one of Balochistan’s four coastal rivers, including the Kech, Hub and Basol rivers, that hosts a healthy crocodile population.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Hingol National Park". Pakistan Paedia: National Parks. JalalsPages. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  2. ^ a b "Arabian Sea Coast".
  3. ^ Agency, Anadolu (2024-05-16). "Pakistan's marsh crocodiles falling prey to climate ravages". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
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