Central District (Damavand County)
District in Tehran province, Iran
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The Central District of Damavand County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان دماوند) is in Tehran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Damavand.[4]
Central District (Damavand County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان دماوند | |
|---|---|
  Central District (Damavand County) Location within Iran | |
| Coordinates: 35°34′52″N 52°10′53″E[1][2] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Tehran |
| County | Damavand |
| Established | County) |
| Capital | Damavand |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
• Total | 84,375 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Website | www |
History
The district was established in 1938 as Damavand District, a part of Tehran County. Its name was automatically changed to the Central District 1946 when it became independent from the county.[citation needed]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the district's population was 69,829 in 19,643 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 71,359 people in 21,158 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 84,375 inhabitants in 26,337 households.[3]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[5] | 2011[6] | 2016[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abarshiveh RD | 10,059 | 11,492 | 11,567 |
| Jamabrud RD | 4,773 | 4,878 | 4,635 |
| Tarrud RD | 5,661 | 5,491 | 6,263 |
| Absard (city) | 9,865 | 9,202 | 10,648 |
| Damavand (city) | 36,433 | 37,315 | 48,380 |
| Kilan (city) | 3,038 | 2,981 | 2,882 |
| Total | 69,829 | 71,359 | 84,375 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
