Central District (Konarak County)

The Central District of Konarak County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان کنارک) is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Konarak.[3]

Central District (Konarak County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان کنارک
Central District (Konarak County) is located in Iran
Central District (Konarak County)
Central District (Konarak County)
Coordinates: 25°31′30″N 60°28′04″E / 25.52500°N 60.46778°E / 25.52500; 60.46778[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceSistan and Baluchestan
CountyKonarak
CapitalKonarak
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total78,015
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2016 National Census, Bansont Rural District was created in the district, and Kahir Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Kahir District.[4] The new city of Shahr-e Jadid-e Tis was formed in the Central District.[5]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 53,113 in 10,928 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 64,474 people in 14,553 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 78,015 inhabitants in 18,537 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Central District (Konarak County) Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[6] 2011[7] 2016[2]
Bansont RD[a]
Jahliyan RD 13,629 17,789 21,361
Kahir RD[b] 10,799 11,055 13,396
Konarak (city) 28,685 35,630 43,258
Shahr-e Jadid-e Tis (city)[c]
Total 53,113 64,474 78,015
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Established after the 2016 census[4]
  2. ^ Transferred to Kahir District after the 2016 census[4]
  3. ^ Established after the 2016 census[5]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (13 April 2023). "Central District (Konarak County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 13 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Aref, Mohammad Reza (27 December 1383). "Divisional reforms in Konarak County of Sistan and Baluchestan province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 31 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Jahangiri, Ishaq (13 April 1400). "National divisions in Dashtiari and Chabahar Counties of Sistan and Baluchestan province". DOTIC (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  5. ^ a b "The beginning of populating the new cities of Tis, Makran and the Persian Gulf in 1403". Iran Economic Newspaper (in Persian). Iran Cultural-Press Institute. 1 November 1402. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.