Quetta Division
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Quetta Division
کوټه څانګه کویٹه ولایت | |
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 Map of Quetta Division | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Capital | Quetta |
| Established | 14 October 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Administration |
| • Commissioner | Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat (BPS-20 PAS) |
| • Regional Police Officer | Abdul Hayee Baloch (BPS-20 PSP) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Division | 4,259,163 |
| • Urban | 46.37% |
| • Rural | 53.63% |
| Website | quetta |
Quetta Division is an administrative division of Balochistan Province, Pakistan, being the third tier of government. CNIC Code of Quetta Division is 54.
In 2015, the Balochistan Assembly unanimously passed a resolution calling upon the provincial government to establish a new Rakhshan Division comprising the districts of Nushki, Chagai, Kharan, and Washuk which were parts of Quetta and Kalat.
History
In 14 October 1955, Quetta was created as an administration division of Balochistan Province.
Districts
It contains the following districts:
Demographics
According to the 2023 census, Quetta division had a population of 4,259,163.[1]
References
30°15′N 68°30′E / 30.250°N 68.500°E
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