Central District (Dalahu County)

Central District (Dalahu County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان دالاهو
District
Central District (Dalahu County) is located in Iran
Central District (Dalahu County)
Central District (Dalahu County)
Coordinates: 34°21′10″N 46°09′56″E / 34.35278°N 46.16556°E / 34.35278; 46.16556[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceKermanshah
CountyDalahu
CapitalKerend-e Gharb
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
20,215
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

The Central District of Dalahu County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان دالاهو) is in Kermanshah province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Kerend-e Gharb.[3]

History

After the 2011 National Census, the village of Shahrak-e Rijab, after merging with several other villages, was elevated to city status as Rizhaw.[4]

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 21,734 in 5,065 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 21,741 people in 5,720 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 20,215 inhabitants in 5,828 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

Central District (Dalahu County) Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[5] 2011[6] 2016[2]
Ban Zardeh RD 6,700 7,017 3,212
Bivanij RD 1,458 1,208 1,036
Howmeh-ye Kerend RD 5,682 5,205 4,262
Kerend-e Gharb (city) 7,894 8,311 7,798
Rizhaw (city)[a] 3,907
Total 21,734 21,741 20,215
RD = Rural District

See also

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Notes

  1. ^ Formerly the village of Shahrak-e Rijab[4]

References

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (10 December 2024). "Central District (Dalahu County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Kermanshah Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Aref, Mohammad Reza (2 January 1391) [Approved 26 December 1383]. Divisional reforms and changes in Kermanshah province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 1.4.42.139955; Letter 58538/T26118H; Notification 10495/T32691K. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2024 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
  4. ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammadreza (c. 2023) [Approved 30 May 1390]. Recognizing Shahrak-e Rijab from the functions of Dalahu County in Kermanshah province after merging with a number of villages as the city of Rizhaw. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Proposal 76760/42/1/4/1; Letter 158802/T38854H. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  5. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Kermanshah 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): Kermanshah Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.


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