Nir District
District in Yazd province, Iran
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Nir District (Persian: بخش نیر) is in Taft County, Yazd province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Nir.[3]
History
After the 2006 National Census, Garizat[a] and Kahduiyeh Rural Districts were separated from the district in the formation of Garizat District.[4]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 14,531 in 4,417 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 7,178 people in 2,470 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the rural district as 6,625 inhabitants in 2,517 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[5] | 2011[6] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banadkuk RD | 2,010 | 1,881 | 1,500 |
| Garizat RD[a][b] | 5,558 | ||
| Kahduiyeh RD[b] | 1,133 | ||
| Sakhvid RD | 1,747 | 1,766 | 1,420 |
| Zardeyn RD[c] | 2,516 | 1,911 | 1,965 |
| Nir (city) | 1,567 | 1,620 | 1,740 |
| Total | 14,531 | 7,178 | 6,625 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Notes
- Formerly Ernan Rural District[3]
- Transferred to Garizat District[4]
- Formerly Poshtkuh Rural District[7]
