It is the eastern component of the larger Makran region shared between Pakistan and Iran, located in southern Balochistan along the Gulf of Oman coast.

On 14 October 1955, after the dissolution of the Baluchistan States Union, Makran was given the status of a district of Kalat Division.

In 1958, Gwadar town was brought from Oman, included in Makran District and created a tehsil.

On 1 July 1970, Makran was created a division of Balochistan Province by the bifurcation of Kalat Division, with three tehsils of Makran district, Turbat, Panjgur and Gwadar, being upgraded to district status.

[6] The population mainly consists of Siddis, Meds, and other tribes of aboriginal descent such as the Darzadis, Koras (seaman), with a significant population of Arabs.