Geography
Bastak is surrounded by mountains. The
highest of these mountains is to north and is called Gavbast mountain. It stands
at 2500 meters above sea level. The summit of this mountain is called salty
summit because it covered in salt .Unlike Bastak, which is very hot, the summit
of this mountain is cold and there is possibility of snow.
In some part of Gavbast mountain are ancient drawings of nomad
people hunting. Until this day these drawings have not been studied and the date
of them is uncertain.
Other mountains near Bastak are the Hormozan and Tangopee, which
stand at 2400 meters above sea level. These are the only place where fresh water
can be found, as the rivers in the area are all salt water.
There are also some mineral water springs in Bastak, the
Fatooyeh spring and Fariab-e Sangooyeh spring, Todrooyeh spring.
To the north of Bastak is Lar city and to the south is Lengeh
port and the west by Lamerd town and the villages of Tarakomeh, Galedar and
Ashkanan.
The population of Bastak is approx ........people.
There are four main groups of people in Bastak. First of all are
the native inhabitants, then there are the Baniabbasi Sheikhs and khans (tribal
chiefs). The third group identifiable in Bastak are the Sadat. These people are
descendants of the prophet Mohammad. Finally, there are some people who have
immigrated to Iran from other areas.