Central District (Mehrestan County)

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

Central District (Mehrestan County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان مهرستان
Central District (Mehrestan County) is located in Iran
Central District (Mehrestan County)
Central District (Mehrestan County)
Coordinates: 27°06′44″N 61°30′26″E / 27.11222°N 61.50722°E / 27.11222; 61.50722[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceSistan and Baluchestan
CountyMehrestan
CapitalMehrestan
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
54,630
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2006 National Census, Zaboli District was separated from Saravan County, and Ashar District from Sarbaz County, in the establishment of Zaboli County,[c] which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Zaboli[d] as its capital and only city at the time.[4]

After the 2016 census, Dehi Rural District was created in the Central District and Birk Rural District was separated from it in the establishment of Birk District.[5]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 44,972 people in 10,541 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 54,630 inhabitants in 13,478 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Central District (Mehrestan County) Population
Administrative Divisions 2011[6] 2016[2]
Birk RD[e] 8,683 11,057
Dehi RD[f]
Zaboli RD 26,177 31,328
Mehrestan (city)[b] 10,112 12,245
Total 44,972 54,630
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Formerly Zaboli County[3]
  2. ^ a b Formerly known as Zaboli[3]
  3. ^ Renamed Mehrestan County[3]
  4. ^ Renamed Mehrestan[3]
  5. ^ Transferred to Birk District after the 2016 census[5]
  6. ^ Established after the 2016 census[5]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (14 April 2023). "Central District (Mehrestan County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 14 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. ^ a b c d e Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (9 July 2012). "Some changes in the map of country divisions of Sistan and Baluchestan and Alborz provinces". DOLAT (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  4. ^ Davoudi, Parviz (29 July 1386). "The approval letter of the Ministers of the Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board regarding some changes and divisions of the country in Sistan and Baluchestan province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Jahangiri, Ishaq (13 April 1400). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Sib and Suran and Mehrestan Counties in Sistan and Baluchestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  6. ^ 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.