Sanjawi

Sanjawi (Pashto: سنځاوۍ‎), also spelled Sanzawi or Sinjawi, is a town in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a population of 94,000. It serves as the capital of Sanjawi Tehsil – an administrative subdivision of Ziarat District.[1]

Pashto, as well as Wanetsi (Tareeno), which is a unique and archaic dialect of Pashto, are spoken in the town.[2]

Sanjawi is located about 32 km (20 mi) from Loralai, and 192 km (120 miles) from Quetta. It is famous for its fruit production such as apples, pomegranates, peach, cherry, apricot, almonds, mulberries, santroza, figs and many other kinds of fruits. The indigenous tribes over here are Dumar, Loni, Syed, and Tareen. There are also many other minor tribes including Afghan refugees. It is a mountainous area, and its tallest mountain is called Tor Ghar. The spoken language over here is Pashto. The People of Sanjawi are peaceful, hospitable, and cooperative. The Afghan refugees such as Nasars, Andar, Kharoti, etc. have also got settled since the late 80s.

Notable people

References
  1. Tehsils & Unions in the District of Ziarat - Government of Pakistan Archived 2012-02-09 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Hallberg, Daniel G. 1992. Pashto, Waneci, Ormuri. Sociolinguistic Survey of Northern Pakistan, 4.

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