| Hingol River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | دریائے ہنگول (Urdu) |
| Location | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| Districts | Awaran District, Gwadar District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
| • coordinates | 25°22′50″N 65°30′55″E / 25.38056°N 65.51528°E / 25.38056; 65.51528 |
| • elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 560 km (350 mi) |
| Basin size | 34,557.6 km (13,342.8 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Near mouth |
| • average | (Period: 1971–2000)71.9 m/s (2,540 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Arabian Sea |
| River system | Hingol River |
Hingol River or Hungol River (Urdu: دریائے ہنگول) is located in the Makran region, in the Gwadar District of southeastern Balochistan Province, in southwestern Pakistan. The river and valley are protected within Hingol National Park.
Etymology
The name "Hingol" is derive from the Sanskrit word "Hingula" (हिङ्गुला), which refers to cinnabar (a red mineral, mercuric sulfide) or a reddish hue. This might be linked to the region's landscape or the reddish tones in certain geological formations along the Hingol River.
Geography
At 560 km (350 mi) long, the Hingol is the longest river in Balochistan. It winds through the Makran Coastal Range and Hungol Valley between high cliffs.
The river flows all year long, unlike most other streams in Balochistan which are intermittent and only flow during rare rains.
Fauna
According to WWF-Pakistan, the Hingol is one of Balochistan’s four coastal rivers, including the Kech, Hub and Basol rivers, that hosts a healthy crocodile population.
See also
References
- ^ "Arabian Sea Coast".
- ^ "Hingol National Park". Pakistan Paedia: National Parks. JalalsPages. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- www.wisdomlib.org (2024-09-21). "Hingula: Significance and symbolism". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- MAT, Mahmut (2023-07-17). "Hingol National Park, Pakistan. Geology, Formation". Geology Science. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- Agency, Anadolu (2024-05-16). "Pakistan's marsh crocodiles falling prey to climate ravages". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
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