Malard County
County in Tehran province, Iran
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Malard County (Persian: شهرستان ملارد) is in Tehran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Malard.[3]
Malard County
Persian: شهرستان ملارد | |
|---|---|
Location of Malard County in Tehran province (left, green) | |
 Location of Tehran province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 35°35′N 50°39′E[1][2] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Tehran |
| Established | 2009[3] |
| Capital | Malard |
| Districts | Central, Safadasht |
| Area | |
• Total | 930.3 km2 (359.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
• Total | 377,292 |
| • Density | 405.6/km2 (1,050/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
History
In 2009, Malard District was separated from Shahriar County in the establishment of Malard County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Malard as its capital.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 National Census, the county's population was 373,994 people in 108,221 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 377,292 in 115,154 households. [4]
Administrative divisions
Malard County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[5] | 2016[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 333,772 | 324,788 |
| Malard-e Jonubi RD | 11,673 | 12,399 |
| Malard-e Shomali RD[a] | 31,282 | 31,362 |
| Malard (city) | 290,817 | 281,027 |
| Safadasht District | 40,139 | 52,451 |
| Akhtarabad RD | 3,166 | 2,576 |
| Bibi Sakineh RD | 17,740 | 17,399 |
| Safadasht (city)[b] | 19,233 | 32,476 |
| Total | 373,994 | 377,292 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
Climate
According to the information of the State Meteorological Organization of Iran, the long-term average annual rainfall of Malard is around 179.9 mm[7]
See also
Media related to Malard County at Wikimedia Commons