Central District (Birjand County)
District in South Khorasan province, Iran
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The Central District of Birjand County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان بیرجند) is in South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Birjand.[4]
History
In 2021, Shakhen and Shakhenat Rural Districts were separated from the district in the formation of Shakhenat District.[5]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the district's population was 196,834 in 52,986 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 230,487 people in 63,949 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 261,324 inhabitants in 74,657 households.[3]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alqurat RD | 8,236 | 12,026 | 9,479 |
| Baqeran RD | 14,651 | 26,940 | 34,071 |
| Fasharud RD | 2,727 | 2,124 | 2,435 |
| Kahshang RD | 3,991 | 3,338 | 3,737 |
| Shakhen RD[a] | 6,276 | 5,130 | 5,372 |
| Shakhenat RD[a] | 3,105 | 2,909 | 2,594 |
| Birjand (city) | 157,848 | 178,020 | 203,636 |
| Total | 196,834 | 230,487 | 261,324 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Notes
- Transferred to Shakhenat District after the 2016 census[5]
