Neka County
County in Mazandaran province, Iran
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Neka County (Persian: شهرستان نکا) is in Mazandaran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Neka.[3]
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Neka County
Persian: شهرستان نکا | |
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A field of Echium in Neka County | |
 Location of Neka County in Mazandaran province (right, green) | |
 Location of Mazandaran province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 36°33′N 53°37′E[1][2] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Mazandaran |
| Established | 1995[3] |
| Capital | Neka |
| Districts | Central, Hezarjarib |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,358.80 km2 (524.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[5] | |
• Total | 119,511 |
| • Density | 87.9533/km2 (227.798/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Neka County at GEOnet Names Server | |
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 104,753 in 26,723 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 111,944 people in 32,613 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 119,511 in 38,178 households.[5]
Administrative divisions
Neka County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[5] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 90,588 | 96,238 | 106,106 |
| Mehravan RD | 10,884 | 10,793 | 10,576 |
| Peyrajeh RD | 11,805 | 13,584 | 13,029 |
| Qareh Toghan RD | 21,747 | 21,181 | 21,510 |
| Neka (city) | 46,152 | 50,680 | 60,991 |
| Hezarjarib District | 14,165 | 15,706 | 13,405 |
| Estakhr-e Posht RD | 5,277 | 6,489 | 5,035 |
| Zarem Rud RD | 8,888 | 9,217 | 8,370 |
| Total | 104,753 | 111,944 | 119,511 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
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