Tump District
District of Balochistan in Pakistan
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Tump, was established a separate district in the Balochistan province of Pakistan.[1]
Tump District
ضلع تمپ | |
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Map of Balochistan with Tump District highlighted | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Division | Makran |
| Established | 24 February 2026 notified |
| Founded by | Balochistan Government |
| Headquarters | Tump |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • District Police Officer | N/A |
| • District Health Officer | N/A |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,401 km2 (1,313 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 203,813 |
| • Density | 59.93/km2 (155.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST |
| Number of Tehsils | 2 |
In 24 February 2026, Notification released.
But on 9 March 2026 officially established it after bifurcation from Kech District. Tump's headquarters is at Tump city.[2] Tump, previously part of the Turbat/Kech District, is located near the Iran-Pakistan border.
The historical name of Tump was Shahi Tump. In the local context and in English linguistic interpretation, the word “tump” refers to a small hill, mound, or raised piece of land (tumulus). Therefore, the term Shahi Tump can be understood to mean “Royal Hill” or “Royal Mound.”[3]