Khor Kalmat
| Kalmat Hor | |
|---|---|
| Kalmat Khor | |
View from north to south with Khor Kalmat (Kalmat Hor) at the centre, taken from the International Space Station (ISS) | |
| Location | Pasni Tehsil, Balochistan |
| Coordinates | 25°24′N 64°06′E / 25.400°N 64.100°E |
| Type | Saltwater lagoon and wetland |
| Primary outflows | Arabian Sea, northern Indian Ocean |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 19.0 kilometres (11.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 27.0 kilometres (16.8 mi) |
| Surface area | 102.25 square kilometres (39.48 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 12.0 m (39.4 ft) |
| Max. depth | 23.0 m (75.5 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Kalmat Hor (Balochi: کلمت کھور, pronounced [kəlˈmət xoːɾ]), also referred to as Kalmat Khor, is a saltwater lagoon situated along the Makran coast in Balochistan, Pakistan. It is recognised for its unique tree-like shape when viewed from above, with a narrow tidal channel opening into a broad lagoon. The water body forms part of the Arabian Sea's coastal ecosystem and is of ecological, environmental, and economic significance.