Semnan County
County in Semnan province, Iran
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Semnan County (Persian: شهرستان سمنان) is in Semnan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Semnan.[4]
Semnan County
Persian: شهرستان سمنان | |
|---|---|
Location of Semnan County in Semnan province (center, purple) | |
 Location of Semnan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 35°07′N 53°49′E[1][2] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Semnan |
| Capital | Semnan |
| Districts | Central |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
• Total | 196,521 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Semnan County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206416" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
History
In 2007, Mehdishahr District was separated from the county in the establishment of Mehdishahr County.[5] In 2012, Sorkheh District[a] was separated from the county to establish Sorkheh County[7] and renamed the Central District in 2021.[6]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 186,159 in 52,869 households.[8] The following census in 2011 counted 182,260 people in 53,107 households.[9] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 196,521 in 52,011 households.[3]
Administrative divisions
Semnan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[8] | 2011[9] | 2016[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 135,872 | 167,407 | 196,521 |
| Howmeh RD | 10,873 | 13,727 | 11,392 |
| Semnan (city) | 124,999 | 153,680 | 185,129 |
| Mehdishahr District[b] | 36,093 | ||
| Chashm RD | 6,414 | ||
| Poshtkuh RD | 1,825 | ||
| Mehdishahr (city) | 20,581 | ||
| Shahmirzad (city) | 7,273 | ||
| Sorkheh District[c] | 14,194 | 14,853 | |
| Hafdar RD | 2,997 | 2,985 | |
| Lasgerd RD | 2,135 | 2,157 | |
| Sorkheh (city) | 9,062 | 9,711 | |
| Total | 186,159 | 182,260 | 196,521 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Notes
- Renamed the Central District of Sorkheh County[6]
- Transferred to Mehdishahr County[5]
