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 Khuzestan Province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 31°30′51″N 49°47′48″E / 31.51417°N 49.79667°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Khuzestan |
| Capital | Bagh-e Malek |
| Districts | Central, Meydavud, Qaleh Tall |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 105,384 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Bagh-e Malek County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206384" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
History
editAfter 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
editPopulation
editAt 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
editBagh-e Malek County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| 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
edit
Media related to Bagh-e Malek County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (25 July 2023). "Bagh-e Malek County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.