Central District (Zarabad County)
District in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran
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The Central District of Zarabad County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان زرآباد)[b] is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran.[3] Its capital is the city of Zarabad.[4][c]
History
After the 2016 census, Zarabad District was separated from Konarak County in the establishment of Zarabad County and renamed the Central District. The new county was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Zarabad as its capital and only city.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the district's population (as Zarabad District of Konarak County) was 15,492 in 3,360 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 17,527 people in 4,169 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 20,197 inhabitants in 5,063 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esmail Chat RD[e] | |||
| Zarabad-e Gharbi RD[f] | 8,997 | 8,614 | 8,983 |
| Zarabad-e Sharqi RD | 6,495 | 5,691 | 7,211 |
| Zarabad (city)[c] | 3,222 | 4,003 | |
| Total | 15,492 | 17,527 | 20,197 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Notes
- As Zarabad District of Konarak County
- As Zarabad District of Konarak County at the 2006, 2011, and 2016 censuses
- Formerly Zarabad Rural District;[4] transferred to Karvan District[3]
