| Gwadar Fish Harbour | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Location | Gwadar, Balochistan |
| Coordinates | 25°07′35″N62°19′21″E / 25.12639°N 62.32250°E |
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| Owned by | Government of Balochistan |
| Type of harbour | coastal breakwater |
Gwadar Fish Harbour is located in the city of Gwadar, in the Gwadar District of southwestern Balochistan Province, southwest Pakistan.
It is operated by the Federal Ministry of Communication.
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