Kurin District
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Kurin District
Persian: بخش کورین | |
|---|---|
  Kurin District | |
| Coordinates: 28°52′41″N 60°07′01″E / 28.87806°N 60.11694°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Sistan and Baluchestan |
| County | Zahedan |
| Capital | Sar Jangal |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 25,898 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Kurin District (Persian: بخش کورین) is in Zahedan County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Sar Jangal.[3]
After the 2016 National Census, the village of Sar Jangal was elevated to the status of a city.[4]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 23,138 in 4,391 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 18,048 people in 4,166 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 25,898 inhabitants in 6,694 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[5] | 2011[6] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurin RD | 15,885 | 12,264 | 17,764 |
| Shuru RD | 7,253 | 5,784 | 8,134 |
| Sar Jangal (city)[a] | |||
| Total | 23,138 | 18,048 | 25,898 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
