Haftkel County
County in Khuzestan province, Iran
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Haftkel County (Persian: شهرستان هفتکل) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Haftkel.[3]
History
After the 2006 National Census, Haftkel District was separated from Ramhormoz County in the establishment of Haftkel County, which was divided into two districts and three rural districts, with Haftkel as its capital and only city at the time.[3]
After the 2016 census, the village of Raghiveh was elevated to the status of a city.[4]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the county's population was 22,391 people in 5,387 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 22,119 in 5,908 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Haftkel County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 17,056 | 17,245 |
| Howmeh RD[a] | 2,179 | 1,443 |
| Haftkel (city) | 14,877 | 15,802 |
| Raghiveh District | 5,242 | 4,874 |
| Gazin RD | 1,355 | 1,135 |
| Raghiveh RD | 3,887 | 3,739 |
| Raghiveh (city)[b] | ||
| Total | 22,391 | 22,119 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
Media related to Haftkel County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Formerly Haftkel Rural District[3]
