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Killa Abdullah or Qilla Abdullah or Abdullah Qilla (Pashto:
قلعہ عبد الله)
is a district in the north west of Balochistan province of Pakistan. Over
99% of the people of the area are Muslims. The population of Qilla Abdullah
District was estimated to be over 400,000 in 2005, the vast majority being
Pakhtuns.
Killa Abdullah was separated from Pishin District and made a new district in
June 1993. The total area is 3,293 square kilometres.
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History
In 1839, this area along with Quetta and Pishin region became a part of
British India as a result of the First Anglo Afghan War. However, in 1842,
the Afghans regained the entire Pishin Valley, losing it again in 1879. Four
years later, Pishin and the surrounding areas were merged with Quetta
district. In 1993, it was separated from Pishin for administrative reasons
and was given the status of a district.
Topography
Qilla Abdullah district lies between 30 - 04 ' to 31 - 17 ' North Longitude
in the foothills of the Shela Bagh Mountain range. It is bordered by Pishin
District in the east, Quetta District in the South and by Afghanistan in the
west. The geographical area of the district is 5,264 km2. It is composed of
two sub-divisions; Gulistan and Chaman. The general character of the
district is mountainous. Its northern area is covered by the Toba Plateau.
The hill ranges are fairly uniform in character. They consist of long
central ridges with numerous spurs. These spurs vary in elevation from 1,500
to 3,300 meters.
Soil
Qilla Abdullah is a small valley bordered by mountains. The valley floor is
covered with unconsolidated alluvial sediments that are mostly composed of
clay, silt, silty clay and clayey silt. All these sediments were deposited
in the valley by the seasonal streams that flow across the valley (generally
north to south). The soil is of loamy nature in the Gulistan area, while the
soil of Tehsil Chaman is sandy clay - gravial (Admixture). The sandy
fraction increases towards the mountain ranges. The scarcity of water in the
area and the semi-desert climatic conditions have limited trees and shrubs
to grow. However, a few types of less water consuming wild bushes grow in
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Climate
The climate of the district Killa Abdullah is generally dry and temperate.
The adjoining districts have somewhat deviating temperatures, owing to
different elevations. The climatic conditions of the district are
particularly suitable for horticulture/ agriculture. The climate is
especially suitable for the growth of fruits e.g. apples, apricots, peaches,
plums, grapes, cherries and vegetables such as potatoes, onions, tomatoes.
And due to its climate and soil the distt. is also named.
Sites of Interest
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