Central District (Khamir County)

The Central District of Khamir County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان خمیر) is in Hormozgan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Bandar Khamir.

Central District (Khamir County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان خمیر
Central District (Khamir County) is located in Iran
Central District (Khamir County)
Central District (Khamir County)
Coordinates: 27°10′22″N 55°42′45″E / 27.17278°N 55.71250°E / 27.17278; 55.71250[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceHormozgan
CountyKhamir
CapitalBandar Khamir
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total41,821
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2016 National Census, two villages merged to form the new city of Pol.[3] Keshar Rural District was created in the district, and Kahurestan Rural District was separated from it in the establishment of Kahurestan District.[4]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 35,917 in 7,645 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 39,119 people in 9,668 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 41,821 inhabitants in 11,757 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Central District (Khamir County) Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[5] 2011[6] 2016[2]
Keshar RD[a]
Khamir RD 11,648 9,641 10,602
Kahurestan RD[b] 12,962 14,861 15,899
Bandar Khamir (city) 11,307 14,617 15,320
Pol (city)[c]
Total 35,917 39,119 41,821
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Established after the 2016 census[4]
  2. ^ Became a part of Kahurestan District[4]
  3. ^ Became a city after the 2016 census[3]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (9 September 2023). "Central District (Khamir County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 22. Archived from the original (Excel) on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (5 December 2017). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Khamir County in Hormozgan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Mokhbar, Mohammad (18 May 1402). "Country divisions regarding Kahurestan Rural District, the Central District of Khamir County, Hormozgan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 22. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 22. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.