Saroona Tehsil
Saroona
Balochi: تحصیل سرونا | |
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| Coordinates: 26°13′N 67°05′E / 26.217°N 67.083°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Khuzdar District |
| Headquarter | Saroona |
| Area | |
| 3,257 km2 (1,258 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| 36,380 | |
| • Density | 11.17/km2 (28.9/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 36,380 |
| Literacy | |
| • Literacy rate | 24.22% |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Main languages | 30,939 Brahui, 5,331 Balochi |
Saroona is an administrative subdivision (tehsil) of Khuzdar District in Balochistan, Pakistan. It is one of ten administrative units, comprising tehsils and sub-tehsils, in the district, alongside Aranji, Gresha, Karakh, Khuzdar, Moola, Nal, Ornach, Wadh, and Zehri. The tehsil spans an area of 3,257 square kilometres and is predominantly characterised by mountainous and arid terrain. It is the southernmost part of the district, extending from its northern boundary within Khuzdar District deep into the adjoining Lasbela District.