Quetta Division

Administrative division of Balochistan, Pakistan
Division in Balochistan, Pakistan
Quetta Division
کوټه څانګه‎
کویٹه ولایت‎
Division
Map of Quetta Division
Map of Quetta Division
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
CapitalQuetta
Established14 October 1955
Government
 • TypeDivisional Administration
 • CommissionerMuhammad Hamza Shafqaat (BPS-20 PAS)
 • Regional Police OfficerAbdul Hayee Baloch (BPS-20 PSP)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total4,259,163
Websitequetta.balochistan.gov.pk

Quetta Division is an administrative division of Balochistan Province, Pakistan, being the third tier of government. CNIC Code of Quetta Division is 54.

In 2015, the Balochistan Assembly unanimously passed a resolution calling upon the provincial government to establish a new Rakhshan Division comprising the districts of Nushki, Chagai, Kharan, and Washuk which were parts of Quetta and Kalat.

History

In 14 October 1955, Quetta was created as an administration division of Balochistan Province.

Districts

It contains the following districts:

Demographics

According to the 2023 census, Quetta division had a population of 4,259,163.[1]

References

  1. ^ https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/population/2023/tables/balochistan/pcr/table_1.pdf [bare URL PDF]


30°15′N 68°30′E / 30.250°N 68.500°E / 30.250; 68.500


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