National Park · India
Blackbuck National Park
Blackbuck National Park is a national park in India, covering 8,402 acres (3,400 ha), established in 1976.
National Park · India
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | India |
| Area | 8,402 acres (3,400 ha) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Coordinates | 22.0333° N, 72.0000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Blackbuck National Park
Blackbuck National Park is a national park in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat in India. It was established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra. Hugging the coasts of the Gulf of Khambhat in the south, it is spread over an area of 34.08 km2 (13.16 sq mi), which was primarily a grassland for hunting the blackbuck. In the north, it is surrounded by wastelands and cropfields. It has been classified as 4B Gujarat-Rajwada biotic province of semi-arid bio-geographical zone. Conservation programs for the blackbuck, wolf, and lesser florican are ongoing.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Rajkot International Airport (HSR) · Rajkot, India · 65.9 miles away
- Surat International Airport (STV) · Surat, India · 79.4 miles away
- Vadodara International Airport (BDQ) · Vadodara, India · 81.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Blackbuck National Park?
Blackbuck National Park is in India (22.0333° N, 72.0000° E).
When was Blackbuck National Park established?
Blackbuck National Park was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Blackbuck National Park?
Blackbuck National Park covers 8,402 acres (3,400 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880724 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackbuck_National_Park,_Velavadar — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).