Khusf County
County in South Khorasan province, Iran
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Khusf County (Persian: شهرستان خوسف) is in South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khusf.[3]
Khusf County
Persian: شهرستان خوسف | |
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Location of Khusf County in South Khorasan province (bottom, pink) | |
 Location of South Khorasan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 32°19′N 58°38′E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | South Khorasan |
| Capital | Khusf |
| Districts | Central, Jolgeh-e Mazhan |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 27,600 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Khusf County at GEOnet Names Server | |
History
In 2012, Khusf District was separated from Birjand County in the establishment of Khusf County, which was divided into two districts and five rural districts, with Khusf as its capital.[3] After establishment of the county, the village of Mohammadiyeh was elevated to city status as Mohammadshahr.[4]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2016 National Census, the county's population was 27,600 in 7,492 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Khusf County's population and administrative structure are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2016[2] |
|---|---|
| Central District | 18,248 |
| Khusf RD | 6,466 |
| Khvor RD | 2,476 |
| Khusf (city) | 5,716 |
| Mohammadshahr (city)[a] | 3,590 |
| Jolgeh-ye Mazhan District | 9,351 |
| Barakuh RD | 2,406 |
| Jolgeh-ye Mazhan RD | 3,520 |
| Qaleh Zari RD | 3,425 |
| Total | 27,600 |
| RD = Rural District | |
See also
Media related to Khusf County at Wikimedia Commons