Central District (Firuzeh County)
District in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran
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The Central District of Firuzeh County[a] (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان فیروزه) is in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Firuzeh.[3][b]
History
In 2007, Taghenkuh and Takht-e Jolgeh Districts were separated from Nishapur County in the establishment of Takht-e Jolgeh County[c], which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Firuzeh as its capital.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 National Census, the district's population was 21,513 was 6,273 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 20,787 inhabitants in 6,481 households.[4]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[7] | 2016[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Firuzeh RD | 3,158 | 2,907 |
| Takht-e Jolgeh RD | 12,586 | 11,996 |
| Firuzeh (city)[b] | 5,769 | 5,884 |
| Total | 21,513 | 20,787 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
Notes
- Formerly Takht-e Jolgeh County[5]
- Renamed Firuzeh County[5]
