Saravan (Balochi and ) is a city in the Central District of Saravan County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The city lies in a long valley in the south of Masheked and north of Makran, close to the international border with Pakistan.

Demographics

Language and ethnicity

The inhabitants of the city are Baloch and speak the Balochi language.

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 58,652 in 10,078 households. The following census in 2011 counted 59,795 people in 13,257 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 60,014 people in 15,929 households.

Earthquake

In 2013 a major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 occurred near the city.

Attacks on public figures

Saravan is the location of many attacks, presumably by Baloch insurgents.

Climate

Saravan has a hot desert climate (Köppen: BWh), with very hot summers, mild winters, and ample sunshine throughout the year.