Central District (Malekshahi County)

The Central District of Malekshahi County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان ملکشاهی) is in Ilam province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Arkavaz.[3]

Central District (Malekshahi County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان ملکشاهی
Central District (Malekshahi County) is located in Iran
Central District (Malekshahi County)
Central District (Malekshahi County)
Central District (Malekshahi County) is located in Ilam Province
Central District (Malekshahi County)
Central District (Malekshahi County)
Coordinates: 33°13′52″N 46°38′04″E / 33.23111°N 46.63444°E / 33.23111; 46.63444[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceIlam
CountyMalekshahi
CapitalArkavaz
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total15,374
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

In November 2008, Malekshahi District was separated from Mehran County in the establishment of Malekshahi County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Arkavaz as its capital.[3]

The National Census in 2011 counted 16,144 people in 4,043 households.[4] At the latest census in 2016, the district had 15,374 inhabitants in 4,453 households.[2]

Central District (Malekshahi County) Population
Administrative Divisions 2011[4] 2016[2]
Chamzey RD 2,957 2,722
Shuhan RD 829 675
Arkavaz (city) 12,358 11,977
Total 16,144 15,374
RD = Rural District

References edit

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (7 June 2023). "Central District (Malekshahi County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 16. Archived from the original (Excel) on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b Davodi, Parviz (12 November 2008). "Arkavaz city is separated from Gachi Rural District of Malekshahi District of Mehran County and joins Chamzey Rural District of the same district". DOLAT (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Cabinet of Ministers. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 16. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.