Zaveh County
County in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran
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Zaveh County (Persian: شهرستان زاوه)[a] is in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Dowlatabad.[3]
Zaveh County
Persian: شهرستان زاوه | |
|---|---|
Location of Zaveh County in Razavi Khorasan province (center right, green) | |
 Location of Razavi Khorasan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 35°15′N 59°43′E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Razavi Khorasan |
| Capital | Dowlatabad |
| Districts | Central, Soleyman |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,575 km2 (994 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,750 m (5,740 ft) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 67,695 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
History
After the 2006 National Census, Jolgeh Zaveh District was separated from Torbat-e Heydarieh County in the establishment of Zaveh County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Dowlatabad as its capital and only city.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the county's population was 71,677 people in 19,743 households.[4] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 67,695 in 20,063 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Zaveh County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[4] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 40,701 | 38,384 |
| Safaiyeh RD | 14,057 | 13,087 |
| Zaveh RD | 17,038 | 15,968 |
| Dowlatabad (city) | 9,606 | 9,329 |
| Soleyman District | 30,855 | 29,307 |
| Saq RD | 16,147 | 16,472 |
| Soleyman RD | 14,708 | 12,835 |
| Total | 71,677 | 67,695 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
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