Neyriz County (Persian: شهرستان نیریز) is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Neyriz.[3]
Neyriz County
Persian: شهرستان نیریز | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location of Neyriz County in Fars province (right, green) | |
 Location of Fars province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 29°13′N 54°38′E / 29.217°N 54.633°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| Capital | Neyriz |
| Districts | Central, Poshtkuh, Qatruyeh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10,680 km2 (4,120 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 113,291 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (27/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Neyriz County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206579" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
At the 2006 census, the county's population was 105,241 in 26,689 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 113,750 people in 31,779 households.[5] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 113,291 in 34,771 households.[2]
Administrative divisions edit
The population history and structural changes of Neyriz County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows four districts, nine rural districts, and four cities.[2]
In July 2018, Abadeh Tashk District was separated from the county in the establishment of Bakhtegan County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Abadeh Tashk as its capital and only city at that time.[6]
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[4] | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 52,097 | 56,971 | 56,626 |
| Horgan RD | 1,121 | 884 | 1,170 |
| Rostaq RD | 5,796 | 5,796 | 5,606 |
| Neyriz (city) | 45,180 | 50,291 | 49,850 |
| Abadeh Tashk District1 | 28,664 | 32,327 | 32,224 |
| Abadeh Tashk RD | 4,733 | 5,375 | 5,342 |
| Bakhtegan RD | 7,967 | 8,904 | 8,347 |
| Hana RD | 9,751 | 10,486 | 11,156 |
| Abadeh Tashk (city) | 6,213 | 7,562 | 7,379 |
| Meshkan District | 8,875 | 8,493 | 8,799 |
| Deh Chah RD | 3,980 | 3,600 | 3,586 |
| Meshkan RD | 265 | 313 | 596 |
| Meshkan (city) | 4,630 | 4,580 | 4,617 |
| Qatruyeh District | 15,605 | 15,959 | 15,642 |
| Qatruyeh RD | 4,242 | 1,629 | 1,181 |
| Rizab RD | 11,363 | 11,566 | 11,566 |
| Qatruyeh (city) | 2,764 | 2,895 | |
| Total | 105,241 | 113,750 | 113,291 |
| RD: Rural District 1Became a part of Bakhtegan County after the 2016 census[6] | |||
References edit
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (27 September 2023). "Neyriz County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Fars province, centered in Shiraz". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. 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. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (10 July 2018). "Letter of approval regarding the changes in the country divisions of Fars province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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