Central District (Sib and Suran County)
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Central District (Sib and Suran County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان سیب و سوران | |
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  Central District (Sib and Suran County) | |
| Coordinates: 27°17′40″N 61°59′45″E / 27.29444°N 61.99583°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Sistan and Baluchestan |
| County | Sib and Suran |
| Capital | Suran |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 62,876 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
The Central District of Sib and Suran County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان سیب و سوران) is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Suran.[3]
After the 2006 National Census, Hiduj and Sib and Suran Districts were separated from Saravan County in the establishment of Sib and Suran County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Suran as its capital.[3]
After the 2016 census, Shandan Rural District was established in the Central District, and Paskuh Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Paskuh District. Additionally, the village of Sib was elevated to the status of a city.[4]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 52,668 people in 12,525 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 62,876 inhabitants in 15,791 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Paskuh RD[a] | 14,031 | 16,297 |
| Shandan RD[b] | ||
| Sib and Suran RD | 28,005 | 32,999 |
| Sib (city)[c] | ||
| Suran (city) | 10,632 | 13,580 |
| Total | 52,668 | 62,876 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
