Shahiyun District (Persian: بخش شهیون) is in Dezful County, Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Shahiyun.[3]

Shahiyun District
Persian: بخش شهیون
Shahiyun District is located in Iran
Shahiyun District
Shahiyun District
Coordinates: 32°42′40″N 49°00′15″E / 32.71111°N 49.00417°E / 32.71111; 49.00417[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceKhuzestan
CountyDezful
CapitalShahiyun
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total11,529
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2006 National Census, five rural districts were separated from Sardasht District in the establishment of Shahiyun District.

After the 2016 census, the village of Shahiyun was elevated to the status of a city.[3]

Demographics

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Population

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The 2011 census counted 7,272 people in 1,552 households.[4] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 11,529 inhabitants in 2,677 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Shahiyun District Population
Administrative Divisions 2011[4] 2016[2]
Ahmad Fedaleh RD 1,201 3,227
Darreh Kayad RD 1,213 2,501
Emamzadeh Seyyed Mahmud RD 651 1,250
Seyyed Vali ol Din RD 1,471 1,613
Shahi RD 2,736 2,938
Shahiyun (city)[a]
Total 7,272 11,529
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Became a city after the 2016 census[3]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (30 July 2023). "Shahiyun District (Dezful County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "The Minister of Interior agreed to establish two municipalities in Khuzestan province". Mehr News (in Persian). Ministry of Interior. 4 September 2018. Archived from the original on 6 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.