Central District (Seydun County)

The Central District of Seydun County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان صیدون) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Seydun.[3]

Central District (Seydun County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان صیدون
Central District (Seydun County) is located in Iran
Central District (Seydun County)
Central District (Seydun County)
Coordinates: 31°24′50″N 50°05′23″E[1]
Country Iran
ProvinceKhuzestan
CountySeydun
CapitalSeydun
Population
 (2016)[2]
  Total13,941
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

At the National Census in 2006, the region's population (as a part of the former Seydun District of Bagh-e Malek County) was 12,517 in 2,246 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 13,210 people in 2,911 households.[5] At the latest census in 2016, there were 13,941 inhabitants in 3,319 households.[2]

In February 2023, the 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.[3]

Central District (Seydun County) Population1
Administrative Divisions2006[4]2011[5]2016[2]
Seydun-e Shomali Rural District7,0786,6226,291
Vajel Rural District
Seydun (city)5,4396,5887,650
Total12,51713,21013,941
1As a part of Bagh-e Malek County at the 2006, 2011, and 2016 censuses

References

  1. OpenStreetMap contributors (26 July 2023). "Central District (Seydun County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 26 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. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "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.



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