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 can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9207266" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
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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