Wana تحصیل وانا واڼه تحصیل | |
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Country | Pakistan |
Region | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
District | Lower South Waziristan District |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 152,881 |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Wana Tehsil is a subdivision located in Lower South Waziristan District District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The population is 152,881 according to the 2017 census. [1]
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