Khomam County (Persian: شهرستان خمام) is in Iran's northwestern Gilan province. Its capital is the city of Khomam,[2] whose population at the time of the 2016 National Census was 20,897 in 7,143 households.[3]

Khomam County
Persian: شهرستان خمام
Location of Khomam County in Gilan province (top center, purple)
Location of Khomam County in Gilan province (top center, purple)
Location of Gilan province in Iran
Location of Gilan province in Iran
Coordinates: 37°23′37″N 49°38′31″E / 37.39361°N 49.64194°E / 37.39361; 49.64194[1]
Country Iran
ProvinceGilan
CapitalKhomam
DistrictsCentral, Chukam
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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In 2019, Khomam District was separated from Rasht County in the establishment of Khomam County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Khomam as its capital and only city.[2] In 2023, the village of Chukam was elevated to the status of a city.[4]

Demographics

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Administrative divisions

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Khomam County's administrative structure is shown in the following table.

Khomam County
Administrative Divisions
Central District
Chapar Khaneh RD
Kateh Sar-e Khomam RD
Khomam (city)
Chukam District
Eshkik RD[a]
Forshki RD
Chukam (city)[b]
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Media related to Khomam County at Wikimedia Commons

  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Formerly Chukam Rural District
  2. ^ Became a city after the 2016 census[4]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (13 October 2024). "Khomam County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (c. 2020) [Approved 11 August 2019]. Letter of approval regarding the changes and reforms of divisions in Gilan province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 24876. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  3. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b "According to Fars News Agency from Rasht, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi Dastjardi announced the promotion of Chukam from village to city to Gilan Governor Asadullah Abbasi in a letter". farsnews.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior. 9 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023 – via Fars Media Corporation.