Pishin District (Iran)

Pishin District (Persian: بخش پیشین) is in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Pishin.[3]

Pishin District
Persian: بخش پیشین
Pishin District is located in Iran
Pishin District
Pishin District
Coordinates: 26°02′17″N 61°43′22″E / 26.03806°N 61.72278°E / 26.03806; 61.72278[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceSistan and Baluchestan
CountyRask
CapitalPishin
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total30,232
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2006 National Census, Jakigur Rural District was transferred to the Central District of Sarbaz County and Zardban Rural District established in Pishin District.[4]

After the 2016 census, Parud District, Pishin District, Jakigur Rural District, Rask and Firuzabad Rural District, and the city of Rask were separated from the county in the establishment of Rask County, which was divided into three districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Rask as its capital. The village of Parud was elevated to the status of a city.[5]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population (as a part of Sarbaz County) was 19,521 in 3,505 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 25,031 people in 5,143 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 30,232 inhabitants in 6,941 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Pishin District Population[a]
Administrative Divisions 2006[6] 2011[7] 2016[2]
Pishin RD 9,044 7,371 10,102
Zardban RD 3,970 4,119
Pishin (city) 10,477 13,690 16,011
Total 19,521 25,031 30,232
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ As a part of Sarbaz County at the 2006, 2011, and 2016 censuses

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (17 April 2023). "Pishin District (Rask County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 17 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. ^ Habibi, Hassan (31 January 1379). "Creation of divisional changes and reforms in Sistan and Baluchestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  4. ^ 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. ^ Fazli, Abdolreza Rahmani (21 September 1397). "Notification of the approval of the Ministry of Interior regarding the transformation of Parud village, the center of Parud District of Sarbaz County, into a city". Laws and Regulations Portal of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  7. ^ 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.