Bagh-e Malek County

Bagh-e Malek County (Persian: شهرستان باغ ‌ملک) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Bagh-e Malek.

For the city, see Bagh-e Malek. For other places with a similar name, see Bagh-e Malek.

Bagh-e Malek County
Persian: شهرستان باغ ‌ملک
County
Location of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan province
Location of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan province
Location of Khuzestan province in Iran
Location of Khuzestan province in Iran
Coordinates: 31°30′51″N 49°47′48″E[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceKhuzestan
CapitalBagh-e Malek
DistrictsCentral, Meydavud, Qaleh Tall
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total105,384
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
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At the 2006 census, the county's population was 103,217 in 19,814 households.[3] The following census in 2011 counted 107,450 people in 23,976 households.[4] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 105,384 in 25,872 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

The population history and structural changes of Bagh-e Malek County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows three districts, eight rural districts, and four cities.[2]

In February 2023, Seydun District was separated from the county, elevated to the status of Seydun County, and divided into two districts with two rural districts each. The city of Seydun became the new county's capital and only city.[5] In April 2023, Qaleh Tall Rural District was separated from the Central District, elevated to the status of Qaleh Tall District and divided into two rural districts, with the city of Qaleh Tall as its capital.[6]

Bagh-e Malek County Population
Administrative Divisions2006[3]2011[4]2016[2]
Central District62,21766,70067,827
Haparu RD10,88811,49510,941
Mongasht RD10,27410,9209,980
Qaleh Tall RD8,4038,0697,582
Rud Zard RD3,2042,8122,283
Bagh-e Malek (city)20,84423,35226,343
Qaleh Tall (city)8,60410,05210,698
Meydavud District18,58817,72515,302
Meydavud RD8,7684,4933,730
Saroleh RD9,8209,6428,059
Meydavud (city)3,5903,513
Qaleh Tall District1
Barangerd RD1
Qaleh Tall RD
Qaleh Tall (city)
Seydun District222,41222,96522,246
Seydun-e Jonubi RD9,8959,7558,305
Seydun-e Shomali RD7,0786,6226,291
Seydun (city)5,4396,5887,650
Total103,217107,450105,384
RD: Rural District
1Established after the 2016 census[6]
2Became a part of Seydun County after the 2016 census[5]
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References
  1. OpenStreetMap contributors (25 July 2023). "Bagh-e Malek County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  4. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)" (Excel). Iran Data Portal (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  5. "Approval letter regarding country divisions of Bagh-e Malek County, Khuzestan province". DOTIC (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. 12 February 2023. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  6. Jahangiri, Ishaq (27 April 1400). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Bagh-e Malek County, Khuzestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
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