Kuhrang County
County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran
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Kuhrang County (Persian: شهرستان کوهرنگ) is in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Chelgerd.[3]
Kuhrang County
Persian: شهرستان کوهرنگ | |
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Nomads herd sheep and goats near Bazoft in Kuhrang County | |
 Location of Kuhrang County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province (left, yellow) | |
 Location of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 32°24′N 49°59′E[1][2] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari |
| Established | 2001[3] |
| Capital | Chelgerd |
| Districts | Central, Bazoft, Doab Samsami |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,709 km2 (1,432 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
• Total | 41,535 |
| • Density | 11.20/km2 (29.00/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Kuhrang County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206272" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
History
In 2009, Bazoft-e Bala Rural District was created in Bazoft District, and Doab Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Doab Samsami District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Shahriari Rural District.[5]
In 2013, the village of Samsami was converted to a city, and two villages were merged to form the new city of Bazoft.[6]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 33,468 in 5,980 households.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 35,915 people in 7,702 households.[8] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 41,535 in 10,859 households.[4]
Administrative divisions
Kuhrang County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[7] | 2011[8] | 2016[4] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 19,198 | 18,219 | 20,222 |
| Dasht-e Zarrin RD | 7,147 | 7,051 | 7,810 |
| Miankuh-e Moguyi RD | 3,781 | 3,570 | 3,992 |
| Shurab-e Tangazi RD | 5,562 | 4,537 | 5,431 |
| Chelgerd (city) | 2,708 | 3,061 | 2,989 |
| Bazoft District | 14,270 | 12,185 | 14,742 |
| Bazoft-e Bala RD | 3,305 | 4,144 | |
| Bazoft-e Pain RD[a] | 8,526 | 8,880 | 9,079 |
| Doab RD | 5,744 | ||
| Bazoft (city)[b] | 1,519 | ||
| Doab Samsami District | 4,065 | 5,930 | |
| Doab RD | 3,558 | 3,353 | |
| Shahriari RD | 507 | 1,374 | |
| Samsami (city) | 1,203 | ||
| Total | 33,468 | 35,915 | 41,535 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
Infrastructure
The county is the site of three dams and tunnels transferring water from the Kuhrang River to the Zayandeh River: Kouhrang 1, Kouhrang 2, and Kouhrang 3
Tourism
See also
Media related to Kuhrang County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Formerly Bazoft Rural District[5]