Central District (Hirmand County)
District in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran
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The Central District of Hirmand County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان هیرمند)[a] is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Dust Mohammad.[4]
Central District (Hirmand County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان هیرمند | |
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  Central District (Hirmand County) | |
| Coordinates: 31°04′09″N 61°42′26″E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Sistan and Baluchestan |
| County | Hirmand |
| Capital | Dust Mohammad |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 50,787 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
History
After the 2006 National Census, Miyankongi District was separated from Zabol County in the establishment of Miyankongi County,[b] which was divided into two districts and five rural districts, with Dust Mohammad as its capital and only city at the time.[4]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 50,927 people in 11,615 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 50,787 inhabitants in 13,067 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Dust Mohammad RD | 17,972 | 16,742 |
| Jahanabad RD | 15,062 | 15,069 |
| Margan RD | 11,119 | 12,355 |
| Dust Mohammad (city) | 6,774 | 6,621 |
| Total | 50,927 | 50,787 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
Notes
- Formerly Miyankongi County[3]
- Renamed Hirmand County[3]
