Jhal Jhao

Jhal Jhao (Urdu: جھلجاؤ) is a small town located in the southern part of Balochistan, Pakistan in Awaran District. It is located at 26°18'10N 65°34'49E and has an altitude of 347m (1141ft) [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/2/Jhal_Jhao.html Location of Jhal Jhao - Falling Rain Genomics] ] The town's population is around 10,000 as of 2005. The town is mostly constituted of mud houses and small canals that supply water. It is surrounded by tall, arid mountains and deserts. The only way to enter and exit Jhal Jhao is by the Bela Awaran Road.

The town does not have a lot of income, as there is no industry in the area. It is also impossible to cultivate anything near Jhal Jhao as it is too arid or hot. Rainfall comes only 2-3 times a year, never exceeding 20 mm. Most of the income comes from shoe making.

In 1987, US aid developed a small road which would link Jhal Jhao with the Bela Awaran Road. Before that, the only way to enter Jhal Jhao was through helicopter, or animals (horses, donkeys, etc.). There are currently no construction projects happening in Jhal Jhao.

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