Khash, Iran
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For the administrative subdivision, see Khash County.
| Khash خاش |
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 Khash
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| Coordinates: 28°13′16″N 61°12′57″E / 28.22111°N 61.21583°ECoordinates: 28°13′16″N 61°12′57″E / 28.22111°N 61.21583°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Sistan and Baluchestan |
| County | Khash |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 56,683 |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | IRDT (UTC+4:30) |
Khash (Persian: خاش, also Romanized as Khāsh, Kavash, and Kwāsh; also known as Vāsht)[1] is a city in and the capital of Khash County, in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 56,683, in 10,176 families.[2]
The overwhelming majority of the city's inhabitants are ethnic Baloch who speak the Balochi language. It is located at an altitude of 1400 metres (4596 feet).[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Khash, Iran can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3070822" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Islamic Republic of Iran. http://www.amar.org.ir/DesktopModules/FTPManager/upload/upload2360/newjkh/newjkh/11.xls.
- ^ Location of Khash - Falling Rain Genomics
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