Central District (Bagh-e Malek County)
Central District (Bagh-e Malek County) Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان باغ ملک | |
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  Central District (Bagh-e Malek County) | |
| Coordinates: 31°32′32″N 49°48′06″E / 31.54222°N 49.80167°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Khuzestan |
| County | Bagh-e Malek |
| Capital | Bagh-e Malek |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 67,827 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
The Central District of Bagh-e Malek County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان باغ ملک) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Bagh-e Malek.[3]
History[edit]
After the 2006 National Census, the village of Meydavud-e Sofla was elevated to the status of the city of Meydavud.[4]
In April 2023, Qaleh Tall Rural District and the city of Qaleh Tall were separated from the Central District in the establishment of Qaleh Tall District, which was divided into two rural districts, with the city as its capital.[5]
Demographics[edit]
Population[edit]
At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 62,217 in 12,044 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 66,700 people in 14,967 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 67,827 inhabitants in 16,781 households.[2]
Administrative divisions[edit]
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[2] |
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| Haparu RD | 10,888 | 11,495 | 10,941 |
| Mongasht RD | 10,274 | 10,920 | 9,980 |
| Qaleh Tall RD[a] | 8,403 | 8,069 | 7,582 |
| Rud Zard RD | 3,204 | 2,812 | 2,283 |
| Bagh-e Malek (city) | 20,844 | 23,352 | 26,343 |
| Qaleh Tall (city)[a] | 8,604 | 10,052 | 10,698 |
| Total | 62,217 | 66,700 | 67,827 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ a b Transferred to Qaleh Tall District after the 2016 census[5]
References[edit]
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (26 July 2023). "Central District (Bagh-e Malek County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (24 September 1369). "Creation and establishment of Seydun District within the boundaries of Sidon, Hepro, Sarleh and Bagh-e Malek Counties in Khuzestan province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammadreza (19 May 1389). "The recognition of Meydavud-e Sofla, the capital of Meydavud District, from the functions of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan province, as the city of Meydavud". Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (27 April 1400). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Bagh-e Malek County, Khuzestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ 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.
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