Bagh-e Malek County (Persian: شهرستان باغ ‌ملک) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Bagh-e Malek.[3]

Bagh-e Malek County
Persian: شهرستان باغ ‌ملک
Location of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan Province (center right, purple)
Location of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan Province (center right, purple)
Location of Khuzestan Province in Iran
Location of Khuzestan Province in Iran
Coordinates: 31°30′51″N 49°47′48″E / 31.51417°N 49.79667°E / 31.51417; 49.79667[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceKhuzestan
CapitalBagh-e Malek
DistrictsCentral, Meydavud, Qaleh Tall
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
105,384
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
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History

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After the 2006 National Census, the village of Meydavud-e Sofla was elevated to the status of the city of Meydavud.[4]

In February 2023, Seydun District was separated from the county in the establishment of Seydun County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Seydun as its capital and only city.[5]

In April 2023, Qaleh Tall Rural District and the city of Qaleh Tall were separated from the Central District in the establishment of Qaleh Tall District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Barangerd Rural District.[6]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 103,217 in 19,814 households.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 107,450 people in 23,976 households.[8] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 105,384 in 25,872 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Bagh-e Malek County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.

Bagh-e Malek County Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[7] 2011[8] 2016[2]
Central District 62,217 66,700 67,827
Haparu RD 10,888 11,495 10,941
Mongasht RD 10,274 10,920 9,980
Qaleh Tall RD 8,403 8,069 7,582
Rud Zard RD 3,204 2,812 2,283
Bagh-e Malek (city) 20,844 23,352 26,343
Qaleh Tall (city) 8,604 10,052 10,698
Meydavud District 18,588 17,725 15,302
Meydavud RD 8,768 4,493 3,730
Saroleh RD 9,820 9,642 8,059
Meydavud (city) 3,590 3,513
Qaleh Tall District[a]
Barangerd RD[a]
Qaleh Tall RD
Qaleh Tall (city)
Seydun District[b] 22,412 22,965 22,246
Seydun-e Jonubi RD 9,895 9,755 8,305
Seydun-e Shomali RD[c] 7,078 6,622 6,291
Seydun (city) 5,439 6,588 7,650
Total 103,217 107,450 105,384
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Media related to Bagh-e Malek County at Wikimedia Commons

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Established after the 2016 census[6]
  2. ^ Transferred to Seydun County after the 2016 census[5]
  3. ^ Formerly Seydun Rural District[9]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (25 July 2023). "Bagh-e Malek County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Habibi, Hassan (24 September 1369). "Creation and establishment of Seydun District within the boundaries of Sidon, Hepro, Sarleh and Bagh-e Malek Counties in Khuzestan province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  4. ^ Rahimi, Mohammadreza (19 May 1389). "The recognition of Meydavud-e Sofla, the capital of Meydavud District, from the functions of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan province, as the city of Meydavud". Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Approval letter regarding country divisions of Bagh-e Malek County, Khuzestan province". DOTIC (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. 12 February 2023. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  6. ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (27 April 1400). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Bagh-e Malek County, Khuzestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  9. ^ Habibi, Hassan (31 January 1379). "Creating divisional changes and reforms in Khuzestan province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 27 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.