Central District (Sib and Suran County)

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

Central District (Sib and Suran County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان سیب و سوران
Central District (Sib and Suran County) is located in Iran
Central District (Sib and Suran County)
Central District (Sib and Suran County)
Coordinates: 27°17′40″N 61°59′45″E / 27.29444°N 61.99583°E / 27.29444; 61.99583[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceSistan and Baluchestan
CountySib and Suran
CapitalSuran
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
62,876
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2006 National Census, Hiduj and Sib and Suran Districts were separated from Saravan County in the establishment of Sib and Suran County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Suran as its capital.[3]

After the 2016 census, Shandan Rural District was established in the Central District, and Paskuh Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Paskuh District. Additionally, the village of Sib was elevated to the status of a city.[4]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 52,668 people in 12,525 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 62,876 inhabitants in 15,791 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Central District (Sib and Suran County) Population
Administrative Divisions 2011[5] 2016[2]
Paskuh RD[a] 14,031 16,297
Shandan RD[b]
Sib and Suran RD 28,005 32,999
Sib (city)[c]
Suran (city) 10,632 13,580
Total 52,668 62,876
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Transferred to Paskuh District after the 2016 census[4]
  2. ^ Established after the 2016 census[4]
  3. ^ Became a city after the 2016 census[4]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (19 April 2023). "Central District (Sib and Suran County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 19 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 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). Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d 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.
  5. ^ 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.