Central District (Torkaman County)
District in Golestan province, Iran
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The Central District of Torkaman County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان ترکمن) is in Golestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Bandar Torkaman.[3][a]
History
In 2009, Faraghi Rural District was created in the district, and villages were separated from Jafarbay-ye Jonubi Rural District in the formation of Si Joval District.[5]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 63,493 in 13,467 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 60,370 people in 14,701 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 66,520 inhabitants in 17,756 households.[4]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[4] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraghi RD | 5,238 | 5,656 | |
| Jafarbay-ye Jonubi RD | 18,448 | 6,396 | 6,894 |
| Bandar Torkaman (city)[a] | 45,045 | 48,736 | 53,970 |
| Total | 63,493 | 60,370 | 66,520 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
Notes
- Formerly Bandar Shah[3]
