Jaleq

Jaleq
Persian: جالق
City
Jaleq
Coordinates: 27°36′12″N 62°42′35″E / 27.60333°N 62.70972°E / 27.60333; 62.70972
CountryIran
ProvinceSistan and Baluchestan
CountyGolshan
DistrictCentral District
Population
 (2016)
  Total
18,098
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Jaleq (Persian: جالق) is a city in the Central District of Golshan County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county the district.

Jālq (native pronunciation) is Iran's easternmost city. Jaleq is near the border with Pakistan and is mainly inhabited by Iranian Baluchis. The name Jaleq is Persian and means "the trodden place."