Gulistan, Balochistan
Gulistan (Pashto and Urdu: گلستان) 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.
Gulistan گلستان | |
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  Gulistan گلستان | |
| Coordinates: 30.36°N 66.35°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Elevation | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 54,700 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0826 |
| Number of Union councils | 5 |
References
- "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Killa Abdullah - Government of Pakistan". Archived from the original on 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2008-09-14.
- Location of Gulistan - Falling Rain Genomics
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