| Coordinates | 29°53′57″N 69°31′33″E |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Barkhan District |
| Population total | 14,425 |
| Population as of | 2023 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Barkhan (; ) is the capital city of the Barkhan District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan.[1] It is located at 29°54'0N 69°31'0E at an altitude of 1,100 metres (3,612 feet) above sea level.[2]
Demographics
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | ... | — |
| 1961 | 930 | — |
| 1972 | 1,610 | +73.1% |
| 1981 | ... | — |
| 1998 | 7,670 | +376.4% |
| 2017 | 12,201 | +59.1% |
| 2023 | 14,425 | +18.2% |
As of the 2023 census, Barkhan had a population of 14,425.[4]
Climate
Barkhan has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh) with very hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation mainly falls in two distinct periods: light to moderate rain in the late winter and early spring from February to April, and heavier rain in the monsoon from June to September.
References
- ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Barkhan
- ^ Location of Barkhan - Falling Rain Genomics
- ^ "AREA & POPULATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS BY RURAL/URBAN: 1951-1998 CENSUSES". Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
- ^ "AREA, POPULATION BY SEX, SEX RATIO, POPULATION DENSITY, URBAN POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE, CENSUS-2023, BALOCHISTAN"