Central District (Raz and Jargalan County)

The Central District of Raz and Jargalan County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان راز و جرگلان) is in North Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Raz.[3]

Central District (Raz and Jargalan County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان راز و جرگلان
Central District (Raz and Jargalan County) is located in Iran
Central District (Raz and Jargalan County)
Central District (Raz and Jargalan County)
Coordinates: 38°02′24″N 56°57′36″E / 38.04000°N 56.96000°E / 38.04000; 56.96000[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceNorth Khorasan
CountyRaz and Jargalan
CapitalRaz
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
19,559
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2011 National Census, Raz and Jargalan District was separated from Bojnord County in the establishment of Raz and Jargalan County, which was divided into three districts of two districts each, with Raz as its capital and only city.[3]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2016 census, the district's population was 19,559 inhabitants in 5,339 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Central District (Raz and Jargalan County) Population
Administrative Divisions 2016[2]
Baghleq RD 8,909
Raz RD 5,621
Raz (city) 5,029
Total 19,559
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (27 October 2024). "Central District (Raz and Jargalan County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): North Khorasan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (c. 2021) [Approved 29 September 2013]. Distributional changes in North Khorasan province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Cabinet of Ministers. Proposal 185757/42/4/1. Archived from the original on 8 January 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.