Asara District (Persian: بخش آسارا) is in Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Asara.[3]

Asara District
Persian: بخش آسارا
Asara District is located in Iran
Asara District
Asara District
Coordinates: 36°01′02″N 51°17′10″E / 36.01722°N 51.28611°E / 36.01722; 51.28611[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceAlborz
CountyKaraj
CapitalAsara
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
17,150
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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In 2009, the city of Asara was created by the merger of three villages.[4] In 2010, the county was separated from Tehran province in the establishment of Alborz province.[5]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the district's population was 18,856 in 5,407 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 17,150 people in 5,977 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Asara District Population[a]
Administrative Divisions 2006[6] 2016[2]
Adaran RD 8,995 7,679
Asara RD 3,780 3,063
Nesa RD 6,081 5,069
Asara (city) 1,339
Total 18,856 17,150
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ As a part of Tehran province at the 2006 census

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (17 August 2024). "Asara District (Karaj County)" (Map). openstreetmap.org (OpenStreetMap) (in Persian). Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Alborz Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2023) [Approved 7 May 1380]. Approval letter regarding the creation and establishment of Asara District in Karaj County. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 1.4.42.75723. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023 – via Lam ta Kam.
  4. ^ Davodi, Parviz (2009) [Approved 1 October 1386]. Approval letter regarding the conversion of Asara village, the center of Asara District, from the functions of Karaj County in Tehran province, to the city. Lamtakam (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Notification 216754/T40621K. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
  5. ^ Larijani, Ali (2010) [Approved 16 April 1389]. Alborz province establishment law. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Guardian Council. Notification 412/30588. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
  6. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Tehran Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.