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Quetta Division is an administrative division of Balochistan Province, Pakistan, being the third tier of government. CNIC Code of Quetta Division is 54.

Quetta Division
کوټه څانګه‎
 Pakistan
Province Balochistan
CapitalQuetta
Established14 October 1955
Government
 • TypeDivisional Administration
 • CommissionerMuhammad Hamza Shafqaat (BPS-20 PAS)
 • Regional Police OfficerAbdul Hayee Baloch (BPS-20 PSP)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total4,259,163
Websitequetta.balochistan.gov.pk

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

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In 14 October 1955, Quetta was created as an administration division of Balochistan Province.

Districts

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It contains the following districts:

Demographics

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According to the 2023 census, Quetta division had a population of 4,259,163.[1]

References

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30°15′N 68°30′E / 30.250°N 68.500°E / 30.250; 68.500