The Central District of Gerash County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان گراش) is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Gerash.[3]
Central District (Gerash County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان گراش | |
|---|---|
  Central District (Gerash County) | |
| Coordinates: 27°36′30″N 53°41′15″E / 27.60833°N 53.68750°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Gerash |
| Capital | Gerash |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 46,878 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
History
editIn 2008, Beyram, Evaz, and Gerash Districts were separated from Larestan County[a] in the establishment of Gerash County, which was divided into three districts of two rural districts each, with Gerash as its capital.[3] However, Beyram and Evaz Districts were returned to Larestan County six months later. At the same time, Khalili Rural District was created in the Central District, and Arad Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Arad District.[5]
Demographics
editPopulation
editAt the time of the 2011 National Census, the district's population was 39,919 people in 10,865 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 46,878 inhabitants in 13,136 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
edit| Administrative Divisions | 2011[6] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Fedagh RD | 5,944 | 8,689 |
| Khalili RD | 3,382 | 3,720 |
| Gerash (city) | 30,593 | 34,469 |
| Total | 39,919 | 46,878 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
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Notes
edit- ^ Formerly Lar County[4]
References
edit- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (3 October 2024). "Central District (Gerash County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Fars Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (c. 2021) [Approved 11 November 2018]. Creation of Gerash County in the center of Gerash city in Fars province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Proposal 156861/42/4/1. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2024 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Letter of approval regarding changing the name of Lar County to Larestan. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. c. 2022 [Approved 7 October 1398]. Proposal 1.42.25950; Notification 31592T24775H. Archived from the original on 21 April 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2023 – via Martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS) Research Center of the Islamic Council.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (24 November 1402) [Approved May 2019]. Special historical report: becoming the county of Gerash according to government documents. new.gerishna.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Proposal 204101/4/42; Notification 158802/T38854AH20. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2024 – via Afsana Gerash.
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Fars Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
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