Zhob District
ضلع ژوب ږوب ولسوالۍ | |
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  Top: Zhob Bazaar Bottom: Mountains near Zhob | |
 Map of Balochistan with Zhob District highlighted | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Division | Zhob |
| Established | 1890 |
| Founded by | British government |
| Headquarters | Zhob(Formally Fort Sandeman) |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • Deputy Commissioner | N/A |
| • District Police Officer | N/A |
| • District Health Officer | N/A |
| Area | |
| • District of Balochistan | 15,987 km2 (6,173 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
| • District of Balochistan | 355,692 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (58/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 46,976 |
| • Rural | 308,716 |
| Time zone | PKT |
| Number of Tehsils | 5 |
| Main Language(s) | Pashto |
Zhob District (Pashto: ږوب ولسوالۍ, Urdu: ضلع ژوب) is a district in the northwestern part of Balochistan province of Pakistan. The population of Zhob District was estimated at 355,692 in 2023.[1] Water from Zhob River is used for irrigation in the district.