Chavar District (Persian: بخش چوار) is a former administrative division in Ilam County, Ilam province, Iran. Its capital was the city of Chavar.[3]

Chavar District
Persian: بخش چوار
Chavar District is located in Iran
Chavar District
Chavar District
Chavar District is located in Ilam Province
Chavar District
Chavar District
Coordinates: 33°45′N 46°05′E / 33.750°N 46.083°E / 33.750; 46.083[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceIlam
CountyIlam
CapitalChavar
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total10,554
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

At the 2006 National Census, its population was 11,860 in 2,378 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 11,710 people in 2,692 households.[5] At the latest census in 2016, the district had 10,554 inhabitants in 2,752 households.[2]

In November 2019, the district was separated from the county in the establishment of Chavar County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Chavar as its capital and only city.[6]

Chavar District Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[4] 2011[5] 2016[2]
Arkavazi RD 4,640 4,384 3,702
Boli RD 1,646 1,551 1,021
Chavar (city) 5,574 5,775 5,831
Total 11,860 11,710 10,554
RD: Rural District

References edit

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (4 June 2023). "Chavar District (Ilam County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 4 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. ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Ilam province, centered in the city of Ilam". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 16. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Jahangiri, Ishaq (8 November 2019). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Ilam County, Ilam province". Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2023.