Chah Morid District
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Chah Morid District
Persian: بخش چاه مرید | |
|---|---|
  Chah Morid District | |
| Coordinates: 27°57′13″N 57°29′58″E / 27.95361°N 57.49944°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kerman |
| County | Kahnuj |
| Capital | Chah Morid |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 11,245 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Chah Morid District (Persian: بخش چاه مرید) is in Kahnuj County, Kerman province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Chah Morid.[3]
After the 2006 National Census, Howmeh Rural District was separated from the Central District in the establishment of Chah Morid District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Chah Rigan Rural District.[3] After the 2016 census, the village of Chah Morid was elevated to the status of a city.[4]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 11,226 people in 2,776 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 11,245 inhabitants in 3,069 households.[2]
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Chah Rigan RD | 5,791 | 6,013 |
| Howmeh RD | 5,435 | 5,232 |
| Chah Morid (city)[a] | ||
| Total | 11,226 | 11,245 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
