Band-e Zarak District (Persian: بخش بندزرک) is in Minab County, Hormozgan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Band-e Zarak.[3]
Band-e Zarak District
Persian: بخش بندزرک | |
|---|---|
  Band-e Zarak District | |
| Coordinates: 27°00′33″N 57°01′01″E / 27.00917°N 57.01694°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Hormozgan |
| County | Minab |
| Capital | Band-e Zarak |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 47,845 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
After the 2006 census, Band-e Zarak Rural District was separated from the Central District in the establishment of Band-e Zarak District, which was divided into two rural districts.[3]
The National Census in 2011 counted 42,929 people in 9,888 households.[4] At the latest census in 2016, the district had 47,845 inhabitants in 12,556 households.[2]
After the census, Karian Rural District was separated from the Central District in the establishment of Karian District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the newly formed Talang Rural District.[5]
In 2019, three villages in Band-e Zarak District were elevated to the status of cities: Band-e Zarak,[6][7] Kargan[8][9] and Zehuki.[10]
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[4] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Band-e Zarak RD | 30,548 | 34,121 |
| Kargan RD | 12,381 | 13,724 |
| Band-e Zarak (city)1 | ||
| Kargan (city)1 | ||
| Zehuki (city)1 | ||
| Total | 42,929 | 47,845 |
| RD: Rural District 1Became a city after the 2016 census[6][7][9][8] | ||
References edit
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (10 September 2023). "Band-e Zarak District (Minab County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ a b c "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 Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (14 November 1388). "Divisional changes and reforms in Hormozgan province". Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mokhbar, Mohammad (13 February 1402). "Creation of Karian District under Minab County of Hormozgan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b "The ceremony of upgrading the village of Band-e Zarak, Minab to the city: Abbas Humayun was appointed as the mayor during the promotion ceremony". Fars News (in Persian). 28 August 2019. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b "The village of Yan Cheshmeh, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, became a city". Jamaran (in Persian). Jahanbakhsh Safari. 20 August 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Four villages in Hormozgan were upgraded to cities". Mehr News (in Persian). Ministry of Interior. 1 August 2021. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Approval letter regarding country divisions in Minab County". RRK (in Persian). 5 August 2021. Archived from the original on 8 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ Jahangiri, Ishaq (5 August 2021). "The approval letter regarding the conversion of Zehuki village of Band-e Zarak district". RRK (in Persian). Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
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