Khomam County

Khomam County (Persian: شهرستان خمام) is in Gilan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khomam.

For the city, see Khomam.

Khomam County
Persian: شهرستان خمام
County
Location of Khomam County in Gilan province (top center, purple)
Location of Khomam County in Gilan province (top center, purple)
Location of Gilan province in Iran
Location of Gilan province in Iran
Coordinates: 37°23′N 49°39′E[1]
Country Iran
ProvinceGilan
CapitalKhomam
DistrictsCentral, Chukam
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total54,860
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

At the 2006 census, the region's population (as the former Khomam District of Rasht County) was 52,050 in 15,059 households.[3] The following census in 2011 counted 53,600 people in 17,492 households.[4] At the 2016 census, there were 54,860, in 18,948 households.[2]

In August 2019, the district was separated from the county in the establishment of Khomam County and divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Khomam as its capital and only city.[5] In March 2023, the village of Chukam in Chukam District was elevated to the status of a city.[6]

Administrative divisions

The population history of Khomam County's administrative divisions (as a district of Rasht County) over three consecutive censuses is shown in the following table.

Khomam County Population1
Administrative Divisions2006[3]2011[4]2016[2]
Central District236,27839,28641,327
Chapar Khaneh Rural District11,62010,7749,967
Kateh Sar-e Khomam Rural District11,75711,40610,463
Khomam (city)12,90117,10620,897
Chukam District215,77214,31413,533
Eshkik Rural District315,77214,31413,533
Forshki Rural District2
Chukam (city)4
Total52,05053,60054,860
1As a part of Rasht County at the 2006, 2011, and 2016 censuses
2Established after the 2016 census[5]
3Formerly Chukam Rural District
4Became a city after the 2016 census[6]
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References
  1. OpenStreetMap contributors (3 October 2023). "Khomam County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  2. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. 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. 01. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  5. Jahangiri, Ishaq (11 August 2019). "Letter of approval regarding the changes and reforms of divisions in Gilan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  6. "According to Fars News Agency from Rasht, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi Dastjardi announced the promotion of Chukam from village to city to Gilan Governor Asadullah Abbasi in a letter". Fars News (in Persian). Ministry of Interior. 9 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
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