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Gerash County
County in Fars province, Iran
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History
In November 2008, Beyram, Evaz, and Gerash Districts were separated from Larestan County[a] in the establishment of Gerash County, which was divided into three districts of two rural districts each, with Gerash as its capital.[3] However, Beyram and Evaz Districts were returned to Larestan County six months later. At the same time, Khalili Rural District was created in the Central District, and Arad Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Arad District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Sabz Push Rural District.[5]
After the 2016 National Census, the village of Arad was elevated to the status of a city.[6]
Demographics
Ethnicity
Gerash was traditionally part of the region of Irahistan. Gerash's inhabitants are Achomi people.
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the county's population was 47,055 people in 12,839 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 53,907 in 15,155 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Gerash County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[7] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 39,919 | 46,878 |
| Fedagh RD | 5,944 | 8,689 |
| Khalili RD | 3,382 | 3,720 |
| Gerash (city) | 30,593 | 34,469 |
| Arad District | 7,136 | 7,029 |
| Arad RD | 5,767 | 5,443 |
| Sabz Push RD | 1,369 | 1,586 |
| Arad (city)[b] | ||
| Total | 47,055 | 53,907 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
Media related to Gerash County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Formerly Lar County[4]