Bagh-e Malek County
County in Khuzestan province, Iran
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Bagh-e Malek County (Persian: شهرستان باغملک) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Bagh-e Malek.[3]
Bagh-e Malek County
Persian: شهرستان باغملک | |
|---|---|
Location of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan Province (center right, purple) | |
 Location of Khuzestan Province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 31°30′51″N 49°47′48″E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Khuzestan |
| Capital | Bagh-e Malek |
| Districts | Central, Meydavud, Qaleh Tall |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 105,384 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Bagh-e Malek County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206384" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
History
After the 2006 National Census, the village of Meydavud-e Sofla was elevated to city status as Meydavud.[4]
In 2023, Seydun District was separated from the county in the establishment of Seydun County.[5] Additionally, Qaleh Tall Rural District and the city of Qaleh Tall were separated from the Central District in the formation of Qaleh Tall District, including the new Barangerd Rural District.[6]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 103,217 in 19,814 households.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 107,450 people in 23,976 households.[8] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 105,384 in 25,872 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Bagh-e Malek County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[7] | 2011[8] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 62,217 | 66,700 | 67,827 |
| Haparu RD | 10,888 | 11,495 | 10,941 |
| Mongasht RD | 10,274 | 10,920 | 9,980 |
| Qaleh Tall RD | 8,403 | 8,069 | 7,582 |
| Rud Zard RD | 3,204 | 2,812 | 2,283 |
| Bagh-e Malek (city) | 20,844 | 23,352 | 26,343 |
| Qaleh Tall (city) | 8,604 | 10,052 | 10,698 |
| Meydavud District | 18,588 | 17,725 | 15,302 |
| Meydavud RD | 8,768 | 4,493 | 3,730 |
| Saroleh RD | 9,820 | 9,642 | 8,059 |
| Meydavud (city)[a] | 3,590 | 3,513 | |
| Qaleh Tall District[b] | |||
| Barangerd RD[b] | |||
| Qaleh Tall RD | |||
| Qaleh Tall (city) | |||
| Seydun District[c] | 22,412 | 22,965 | 22,246 |
| Seydun-e Jonubi RD | 9,895 | 9,755 | 8,305 |
| Seydun-e Shomali RD[d] | 7,078 | 6,622 | 6,291 |
| Seydun (city) | 5,439 | 6,588 | 7,650 |
| Total | 103,217 | 107,450 | 105,384 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Media related to Bagh-e Malek County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Formerly Meydavud-e Sofla[4]
- Transferred to Seydun County and renamed the Central District after the 2016 census[5]
- Formerly Seydun Rural District[9]