The Central District of Sib and Suran County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان سیب و سوران) is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Suran.[3]
Central District (Sib and Suran County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان سیب و سوران | |
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  Central District (Sib and Suran County) | |
| Coordinates: 27°17′40″N 61°59′45″E / 27.29444°N 61.99583°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Sistan and Baluchestan |
| County | Sib and Suran |
| Capital | Suran |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 62,876 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
After the 2006 census, Hiduj District and Sib and Suran District were separated from Saravan County in the establishment of Sib and Suran County, with the city of Suran as its capital.[3]
The National Census in 2011 counted 52,668 people in 12,525 households.[4] At the latest census in 2016, the district had 62,876 inhabitants in 15,791 households.[2]
After the 2016 census, Shandan Rural District was established in the Central District, and Paskuh Rural District was separated from the district in the establishment of Paskuh District. Additionally, the village of Sib was elevated to the status of a city.[5]
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[4] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Paskuh RD[a] | 14,031 | 16,297 |
| Shandan RD[b] | ||
| Sib and Suran RD | 28,005 | 32,999 |
| Sib (city)[c] | ||
| Suran (city) | 10,632 | 13,580 |
| Total | 52,668 | 62,876 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
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References edit
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (19 April 2023). "Central District (Sib and Suran County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b Davoudi, Parviz (29 July 1386). "The approval letter of the Ministers of the Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board regarding some changes and divisions of the country in Sistan and Baluchestan province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d Jahangiri, Ishaq (13 April 1400). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Sib and Suran and Mehrestan Counties in Sistan and Baluchestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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