Central District (Dalahu County)

The Central District of Dalahu County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان دالاهو) is in Kermanshah province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Kerend-e Gharb.[3]

Central District (Dalahu County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان دالاهو
Central District (Dalahu County) is located in Iran
Central District (Dalahu County)
Central District (Dalahu County)
Coordinates: 34°21′10″N 46°09′56″E / 34.35278°N 46.16556°E / 34.35278; 46.16556[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceKermanshah
CountyDalahu
CapitalKerend-e Gharb
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total20,215
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2011 National Census, the village of Shahrak-e Rijab was elevated to the status of a city after merging with several other villages.[4]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 21,734 in 5,065 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 21,741 people in 5,720 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 20,215 inhabitants in 5,828 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Central District (Dalahu County) Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[5] 2011[6] 2016[2]
Ban Zardeh RD 6,700 7,017 3,212
Bivanij RD 1,458 1,208 1,036
Howmeh-ye Kerend RD 5,682 5,205 4,262
Kerend-e Gharb (city) 7,894 8,311 7,798
Rizhaw (city)[a] 3,907
Total 21,734 21,741 20,215
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Shahrak-e Rijab village renamed after merger with other villages in becoming a city[4]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (12 July 2023). "Central District (Dalahu County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 05. Archived from the original (Excel) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Aref, Mohammad Reza (26 December 1383). "Divisional reforms and changes in Kermanshah province". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammadreza (30 May 2013). "Recognizing Shahrak-e Rijab from the functions of Dalahu County in Kermanshah province after merging with a number of villages as the city of Rijab". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 05. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 05. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.