Arad District
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Arad District
Persian: بخش ارد | |
|---|---|
  Arad District | |
| Coordinates: 27°42′23″N 53°44′33″E / 27.70639°N 53.74250°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Gerash |
| Capital | Arad |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 7,029 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Arad District (Persian: بخش ارد) is in Gerash County, Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Arad.[3]
In November 2008, Beyram, Evaz, and Gerash Districts were separated from Larestan County[a] in the establishment of Gerash County, which was divided into three districts of two rural districts each, with Gerash as its capital.[5] However, Beyram and Evaz Districts were returned to Larestan County six months later. At the same time, Arad Rural District was separated from the Central District in the formation of Arad District.[3]
After the 2016 National Census, the village of Arad was elevated to the status of a city.[6]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 7,136 people in 1,988 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 7,029 inhabitants in 2,019 households.[2]
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[7] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Arad RD | 5,767 | 5,443 |
| Sabz Push RD | 1,369 | 1,586 |
| Arad (city)[b] | ||
| Total | 7,136 | 7,029 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
