Central District (Kahnuj County)
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Central District (Kahnuj County) Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان کهنوج | |
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  Central District (Kahnuj County) | |
| Coordinates: 27°54′19″N 57°42′47″E / 27.90528°N 57.71306°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kerman |
| County | Kahnuj |
| Capital | Kahnuj |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 84,603 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
The Central District of Kahnuj County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان کهنوج) is in Kerman province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Kahnuj.[3]
History[edit]
After the 2006 National Census, Kutak Rural District was established in the district, and at the same time, Howmeh Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Chah Morid District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Chah Rigan Rural District.[4] Deh Kahan Rural District was transferred to the Central District from Manujan County.[5]
After the 2016 census, the village of Deh Kahan was elevated to the status of a city.[6]
Demographics[edit]
Population[edit]
At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 70,664 in 15,029 households.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 75,064 people in 18,413 households.[8] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 84,603 inhabitants in 23,207 households.[2]
Administrative divisions[edit]
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[7] | 2011[8] | 2016[2] |
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| Deh Kahan RD[a] | 7,980 | 7,397 | |
| Howmeh RD[b] | 10,491 | ||
| Kutak RD | 8,768 | 8,320 | |
| Nakhlestan RD | 21,602 | 14,339 | 16,262 |
| Deh Kahan (city)[c] | |||
| Kahnuj (city) | 38,571 | 43,977 | 52,624 |
| Total | 70,664 | 75,064 | 84,603 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Transferred from Manujan County[5]
- ^ Transferred to Chah Morid District[4]
- ^ Became a city after the 2016 census[6]
References[edit]
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (29 June 2023). "Central District (Kahnuj County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 08. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Kerman province, centered in the city of Kerman". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (16 November 1389). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Kerman province". Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Cabinet of Ministers. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (7 July 2010). "The new city of Dusari was added to the map of country divisions". Fars News (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Cabinet of Ministers. Archived from the original on 16 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Inauguration of Chah Morid and Deh Kahan municipalities". Borna News (in Persian). Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 08. 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. 08. Archived from the original (Excel) on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
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