Abdanan County
County in Ilam Province, Iran
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Abdanan County (Persian: شهرستان آبدانان)[a] is in Ilam province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Abdanan.[3] The previous capital of the county was the village of Sarabbagh,[4] (now a city).[5]
Abdanan County
Persian: شهرستان آبدانان | |
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Location of Abdanan County in Ilam province (right, yellow) | |
 Location of Ilam province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 32°51′N 47°31′E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Ilam |
| Capital | Abdanan |
| Districts | Central, Kalat, Sarabbagh |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 47,851 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Abdanan County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9205929" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
History
The region was once part of the Sasanian Empire. During that time the Sasanians built Posht Qaleh Abdanan Castle in what is now Abdanan County. The castle still stands today although it is now in ruins.[6][7] After the 2006 National Census, the village of Sarabbagh was elevated to the status of a city.[5]
Demographics
Ethnicity
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 45,830 in 9,358 households.[9] The following census in 2011 counted 46,977 people in 11,256 households.[10] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 47,851 in 13,188 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Abdanan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[9] | 2011[10] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 28,916 | 29,499 | 34,734 |
| Jaberansar RD | 4,527 | 4,415 | 8,585 |
| Masbi RD | 2,727 | 2,183 | 2,203 |
| Abdanan (city) | 21,662 | 22,901 | 23,946 |
| Kalat District | 6,812 | 6,614 | 6,847 |
| Abanar RD | 2,149 | 2,158 | 2,119 |
| Murmuri RD | 1,172 | 927 | 960 |
| Murmuri (city) | 3,491 | 3,529 | 3,768 |
| Sarabbagh District | 10,102 | 10,643 | 6,270 |
| Sarabbagh RD | 4,678 | 2,547 | 2,611 |
| Vach Kabud RD[b] | 5,424 | 5,539 | 1,000 |
| Sarabbagh (city) | 2,557 | 2,659 | |
| Total | 45,830 | 46,977 | 47,851 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Notes
- Formerly Chamkabud Rural District[11]