Neysan District (Persian: بخش نيسان) is in Hoveyzeh County, Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Rafi.[3]

Neysan District
Persian: بخش نيسان
Neysan District is located in Iran
Neysan District
Neysan District
Coordinates: 31°20′20″N 47°53′45″E / 31.33889°N 47.89583°E / 31.33889; 47.89583[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceKhuzestan
CountyHoveyzeh
CapitalRafi
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total10,060
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2006 National Census, Hoveyzeh District was separated from Dasht-e Azadegan County in the establishment of Hoveyzeh County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Hoveyzeh as its capital. Neysan District was created in the new county.[3]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 9,060 people in 1,916 households.[4] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 10,060 inhabitants in 2,312 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Neysan District Population
Administrative Divisions 2011[4] 2016[2]
Bani Saleh RD 3,342 4,327
Neysan RD 2,028 1,936
Rafi (city) 3,690 3,797
Total 9,060 10,060
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (31 March 2024). "Neysan District (Hoveyzeh County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b Davodi, Parviz (29 July 2007). "Reforms of country divisions in Khuzestan province, Hoveyzeh County". Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.