Tangestan County
County in Bushehr province, Iran
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Tangestan County (Persian: شهرستان تنگستان) is in Bushehr province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ahram.[4]
Tangestan County
Persian: شهرستان تنگستان | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Palm groves in Tangestan County | |
 Location of Tangestan County in Bushehr province (center, yellow) | |
 Location of Bushehr province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 28°48′N 51°18′E[1][2] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Bushehr |
| Capital | Ahram |
| Districts | Central, Delvar |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
• Total | 76,706 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Tangestan County at GEOnet Names Server | |
History
Demographics
Language and ethnicity
The people of this region are from the Tangestani Persian tribe, who are of Iranian origin and speaks southern dialact of persian.
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 63,276 in 14,620 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 70,282 people in 18,268 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 76,706 in 22,080 households.[3]
Administrative divisions
Tangestan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 35,259 | 38,047 | 40,157 |
| Ahram RD | 10,990 | 11,632 | 8,689 |
| Baghak RD | 12,087 | 12,637 | 12,483 |
| Ahram (city) | 12,182 | 13,778 | 15,198 |
| Shahrabad (city)[a] | 3,787 | ||
| Delvar District[b] | 28,017 | 32,154 | 36,481 |
| Bu ol Kheyr RD | 9,707 | 10,547 | 11,604 |
| Delvar RD | 15,109 | 17,903 | 20,435 |
| Delvar (city) | 3,201 | 3,704 | 4,442 |
| Total | 63,276 | 70,282 | 76,706 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
Overview
The Tangestan region in southern Iran is well known for its resistance to the invasion by British forces in the late 19th century. Tangestan County is the home of the group of people known as Tangesir. Rais Ali Delvari, the commander of Tangesiri fighters, is known as a national hero in the region. Tangestan is also famous in Iran for its high-quality dates.[citation needed]
See also
Media related to Tangestan County at Wikimedia Commons