Sorna District
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Sorna District
Persian: بخش سورنا | |
|---|---|
  Sorna District | |
| Coordinates: 30°26′43″N 51°17′59″E / 30.44528°N 51.29972°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Rostam |
| Capital | Kupon |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 17,282 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Sorna District (Persian: بخش سورنا) is in Rostam County, Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Kupon.[3]
After the 2006 National Census, Rostam District was separated from Mamasani County in the establishment of Rostam County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Masiri as its capital and only city at the time. After the 2011 census, three villages merged to form the new city of Kupon.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 18,403 people in 4,509 households.[4] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 17,282 inhabitants in 4,818 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[4] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Poshtkuh-e Rostam RD[a] | 8,906 | 7,811 |
| Rostam-e Seh RD | 9,497 | 6,234 |
| Kupon (city)[b] | 3,237 | |
| Total | 18,403 | 17,282 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
