Central District (Ahar County)
District in East Azerbaijan province, Iran
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The Central District of Ahar County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان اهر)[4] is in East Azerbaijan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ahar.[5]
History
In 2018, Qeshlaq Rural District was separated from the district in the formation of Fandoqlu District.[6]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the district's population was 125,253 in 29,323 households.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 129,022 people in 34,244 households.[8] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 133,829 inhabitants living in 40,048 households.[3]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[7] | 2011[8] | 2016[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azghan RD | 7,100 | 6,314 | 6,204 |
| Bozkosh RD | 4,900 | 5,012 | 4,141 |
| Goyjah Bel RD | 5,056 | 4,269 | 4,307 |
| Owch Hacha RD | 5,286 | 4,670 | 4,407 |
| Qeshlaq RD[a] | 12,028 | 11,448 | 9,833 |
| Vargahan RD | 5,101 | 4,701 | 4,296 |
| Ahar (city) | 85,782 | 92,608 | 100,641 |
| Total | 125,253 | 129,022 | 133,829 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Notes
- Transferred to Fandoqlu District after the 2016 census[6]
