Sonmiani
Sonmiani
Balochi: سونمیانی | |
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Village | |
| Coordinates: 25°25′20″N 66°36′0″E / 25.42222°N 66.60000°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Hub District |
| Tehsil | Sonmiani Tehsil |
| Population (2023) | |
• Village | 3,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
Somiani (Balochi: سونمیانی) is a coastal village in southeastern Balochistan, Pakistan, located approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Karachi in Hub District. It is connected by road to the N-25 National Highway via the town Winder. Located near the delta of the Winder River and spans about 127 acres, with a current population of around 3,000 across over 300 households.
The village lies along the northernmost point of the Arabian Sea, and is known for its scenic Sonmiani Beach, a popular local tourist destination. Sonmiani is part of Sonmiani Tehsil, with nearby Winder serving as the administrative centre.
Sonmiani is notable for its role in Pakistan's space engineering and scientific research at the Sonmiani (space facility). It is also home to the Sonmiani Flight Test Range. In 2019, the Pakistan Economic Coordination Commission has announced plans to build a liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal in the area.