Qods County
County in Tehran province, Iran
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Qods County (Persian: شهرستان قدس) is in Tehran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Qods.[3]
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Qods County
Persian: شهرستان قدس | |
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 Location of Qods County in Tehran province (top left, pink) | |
 Location of Tehran province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 35°42′N 51°06′E[1][2] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Tehran |
| Established | 2009[3] |
| Capital | Qods |
| Districts | Central |
| Area | |
• Total | 81.2 km2 (31.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
• Total | 316,636 |
| • Density | 3,900/km2 (10,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
History
In 2009, Qods District was separated from Shahriar County in the establishment of Qods County, which was divided into one district of two rural districts, with Qods as its capital and only city at the time.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 National Census, the county's population was 290,663 people in 85,169 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 316,636 in 96,682 households.[4]
Administrative divisions
Qods 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 | 290,663 | 316,631 |
| Danesh RD | 4,357 | 3,889 |
| Haft Juy RD | 2,789 | 3,137 |
| Qods (city) | 283,517 | 309,605 |
| Total | 290,663 | 316,636 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
Climate
According to the information of the State Meteorological Organization of Tehran province, the long-term average annual rainfall of Qods is around 246.1 mm[6]
See also
Media related to Qods County at Wikimedia Commons