Neka County (Persian: شهرستان نکا) is in Mazandaran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Neka.[4]

Neka County
Persian: شهرستان نکا
Location of Neka County in Mazandaran province (right, green)
Location of Neka County in Mazandaran province (right, green)
Location of Mazandaran province in Iran
Location of Mazandaran province in Iran
Coordinates: 36°33′30″N 53°37′00″E / 36.55833°N 53.61667°E / 36.55833; 53.61667[1]
Country Iran
ProvinceMazandaran
CapitalNeka
DistrictsCentral, Hezarjarib
Area
 • Total1,358.80 km2 (524.64 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total119,511
 • Density88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Neka County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9207266" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 104,753 in 26,723 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 111,944 people in 32,613 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 119,511 in 38,178 households.[3]

Administrative divisions

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Neka County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.

Neka County Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[5] 2011[6] 2016[3]
Central District 90,588 96,238 106,106
Mehravan RD 10,884 10,793 10,576
Peyrajeh RD 11,805 13,584 13,029
Qareh Toghan RD 21,747 21,181 21,510
Neka (city) 46,152 50,680 60,991
Hezarjarib District 14,165 15,706 13,405
Estakhr-e Posht RD 5,277 6,489 5,035
Zarem Rud RD 8,888 9,217 8,370
Total 104,753 111,944 119,511
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Media related to Neka County at Wikimedia Commons

  Iran portal

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (22 October 2024). "Neka County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  2. ^ Management and Planning Organization of Mazandaran, 2006 [1]
  3. ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Mazandaran Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  4. ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024). Divisional changes in Mazandaran province. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission of the Government Council. Proposal 1.4.42.5268; Notification 8717/15415K. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
  5. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Mazandaran Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  6. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Mazandaran Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.