Rahimabad District
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Rahimabad District
Persian: بخش رحیمآباد | |
|---|---|
  Rahimabad District | |
| Coordinates: 36°50′N 50°16′E / 36.833°N 50.267°E[1][2] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Gilan |
| County | Rudsar |
| Capital | Rahimabad |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
• Total | 30,166 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Rahimabad District (Persian: بخش رحیمآباد) is in Rudsar County, Gilan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Rahimabad.[4]
A large earthquake struck the district on 28 November 1933. The 6.3-Richter-magnitude earthquake was reported to have resulted in at least four deaths, as well as numerous injuries.[citation needed]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the district's population was 27,653 in 7,820 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 26,350 people in 8,418 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 30,166 inhabitants in 10,304 households.[3]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[5] | 2011[6] | 2016[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eshkevar-e Olya and Siyarastaq Yeylaq RD[a] | 2,478 | 1,672 | 2,864 |
| Eshkevar-e Sofla RD | 4,842 | 4,446 | 5,012 |
| Rahimabad RD | 10,193 | 9,407 | 8,062 |
| Shuil RD | 3,146 | 2,106 | 3,657 |
| Rahimabad (city) | 6,994 | 8,719 | 10,571 |
| Total | 27,653 | 26,350 | 30,166 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
