Central District (Ben County)
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Central District (Ben County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان بن | |
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  Central District (Ben County) | |
| Coordinates: 32°33′N 50°37′E / 32.550°N 50.617°E[1][2] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari |
| County | Ben |
| Established | 2013[3] |
| Capital | Ben |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
• Total | 23,624 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
The Central District of Ben County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان بن) is in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ben.[3]
In 2013, Ben District was separated from Shahrekord County in the establishment of Ben County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Ben as its capital and only city at the time.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2016 National Census, the district's population was 23,624 inhabitants living in 7,328 households.[4]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2016[4] |
|---|---|
| Howmeh RD | 3,194 |
| Vardanjan RD[a] | 3,003 |
| Ben (city) | 12,971 |
| Vardanjan (city) | 4,456 |
| Total | 23,624 |
| RD = Rural District | |
