Surbandar

Surbandar is a fishing town adjacent to the city of Gwadar in Balochistan, Pakistan. Surbandar has a fishing jetty, and around 1,000 boats which regularly dock in its harbor.

History
In 2013, a leatherback turtle was successfully caught and released near the village, with the help of local fishermen and WWF-Pakistan staff. In 2016, an endangered sawfish was caught in the waters near the village and sold.

In 2017, the Gwadar Development Authority constructed a jetty at Surbandar.

Buildings
Surbandar is home to a school run by The Citizens Foundation and a fish monitoring center.

Demographics
Surbandar's population includes between 5,000 and 7,000 people who fish for a living.