Maraveh Tappeh County
County in Golestan province, Iran
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Maraveh Tappeh County (Persian: شهرستان مراوه تپه) is in Golestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Maraveh Tappeh.[3]
Maraveh Tappeh County
Persian: شهرستان مراوه تپه | |
|---|---|
Location of Maraveh Tappeh County in Golestan province (top, green) | |
 Location of Golestan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 37°49′N 55°57′E[1][2] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Golestan |
| Established | 2007[3] |
| Capital | Maraveh Tappeh |
| Districts | Central, Golidagh |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
• Total | 60,953 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
History
In 2007, Maraveh Tappeh District was separated from Kalaleh County in the establishment of Maraveh Tappeh County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Maraveh Tappeh as its capital and only city at the time.[3] The village of Golidagh was converted to a city in 2011.[5]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 National Census, the county's population was 55,821 people in 12,815 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 60,953 in 16,211 households.[4]
Administrative divisions
Maraveh Tappeh County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[6] | 2016[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 28,402 | 31,262 |
| Maraveh Tappeh RD | 12,212 | 13,302 |
| Palizan RD | 8,284 | 9,289 |
| Maraveh Tappeh (city) | 7,906 | 8,671 |
| Golidagh District | 27,419 | 28,728 |
| Golidagh RD | 15,643 | 16,687 |
| Shalami RD | 11,776 | 12,041 |
| Golidagh (city)[a] | ||
| Total | 55,821 | 60,953 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
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