Central District (Malekshahi County)
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Central District (Malekshahi County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان ملکشاهی | |
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  Central District (Malekshahi County)  Central District (Malekshahi County) | |
| Coordinates: 33°13′52″N 46°38′04″E / 33.23111°N 46.63444°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Ilam |
| County | Malekshahi |
| Capital | Arkavaz |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 15,374 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
The Central District of Malekshahi County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان ملکشاهی) is in Ilam province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Arkavaz.[3][a]
In 2008, Malekshahi District[b] was separated from Mehran County in the establishment of Malekshahi County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Arkavaz as its capital.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 National Census, the district's population was 16,144 people in 4,043 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 15,374 inhabitants in 4,453 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Chamzey RD | 2,957 | 2,722 |
| Shuhan RD | 829 | 675 |
| Arkavaz (city)[a] | 12,358 | 11,977 |
| Total | 16,144 | 15,374 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
