Parsian County (Persian: شهرستان پارسیان), formerly Gavbandi County (شهرستان گاوبندئ),[3] is in Hormozgan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Parsian, formerly Gavbandi (گاوبندئ).[4][5]
Parsian County
Persian: شهرستان پارسیان | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location of Parsian County in Hormozgan province (left, yellow) | |
 Location of Hormozgan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 27°03′N 53°17′E / 27.050°N 53.283°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Hormozgan |
| Capital | Parsian |
| Districts | Central, Kushk-e Nar |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 50,596 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
At the 2006 census, the county's population was 37,369 in 7,972 households.[6] The name of the county[3] and its capital[5] was changed from Gavbandi to Parsian. The following census in 2011 counted 42,843 people in 10,331 households.[7] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 50,596 in 13,816 households.[2]
Geographic changes edit
Iranian Parliament has enacted a new law to separate Gavbandi County from Hormozgan Province and add to Fars Province. Joining Fars province will bring prosperity to this region. Recently, there have been some protests going on against this new law in Hormozgan province, since the new law will cut the direct access of Hormozgan to gas-rich fields and industrial regions in nearby Bushehr province.[citation needed]
Administrative divisions edit
The population history and structural changes of Parsian County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows two districts, four rural districts, and three cities.[2]
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 18,041 | 31,228 | 38,030 |
| Buchir RD | 4,401 | 5,353 | 5,582 |
| Mehregan RD | 3,091 | 13,331 | 9,708 |
| Dashti (city) | 4,695 | ||
| Parsian (city) | 10,549 | 12,544 | 18,045 |
| Kushk-e Nar District | 19,328 | 11,615 | 12,566 |
| Behdasht RD | 11,557 | 4,231 | 4,465 |
| Kushk-e Nar RD | 7,771 | 4,482 | 4,841 |
| Kushk-e Nar (city) | 2,902 | 3,260 | |
| Total | 37,369 | 42,843 | 50,596 |
| RD: Rural District | |||
References edit
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (11 September 2023). "Parsian County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 22. Archived from the original (Excel) on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b Davodi, Parviz (23 February 1386). "Approval letter regarding changing the name of Gavbandi County in Hormozgan province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Aref, Mohammad Reza (29 June 1383). "Letter of approval regarding the changes and reforms of divisions in Hormozgan province". Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ a b Davodi, Parviz. "Letter of approval regarding changing the name of Gavbandi city, the center of Parsian County in Hormozgan province, to Parsian city". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 22. 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. 22. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
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