Nowshahr County
Nowshahr County (Persian: شهرستان نوشهر) is in Mazandaran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Nowshahr.
Nowshahr County
Persian: شهرستان نوشهر | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location of Nowshahr County in Mazandaran province | |
 Location of Mazandaran province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 36°27′N 51°37′E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Mazandaran |
| Capital | Nowshahr |
| Districts | Central, Kojur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,716.50 km2 (662.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
| • Total | 138,913 |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Nowshahr County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9207273" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
At the 2006 census, the county's population was 116,334 in 31,842 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 128,647 people in 38,496 households.[5] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 138,913 in 45,759 households.[3]
Administrative divisions
The population history and structural changes of Nowshahr County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows two districts, six rural districts, and three cities.[3]
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[4] | 2011[5] | 2016[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 102,131 | 108,976 | 118,015 |
| Baladeh Kojur Rural District | 17,085 | 17,199 | 18,521 |
| Kalej Rural District | 12,427 | 12,786 | 13,727 |
| Kheyrud Kenar Rural District | 32,041 | 35,613 | 36,364 |
| Nowshahr (city) | 40,578 | 43,378 | 49,403 |
| Kojur District | 14,203 | 19,671 | 20,897 |
| Panjak-e Rastaq Rural District | 4,437 | 4,151 | 4,577 |
| Tavabe-ye Kojur Rural District | 4,851 | 6,360 | 3,068 |
| Zanus Rastaq Rural District | 4,915 | 6,354 | 6,982 |
| Kojur (city) | 3,120 | ||
| Pul (city) | 2,806 | 3,150 | |
| Total | 116,334 | 128,647 | 138,913 |
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References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (27 May 2023). "Nowshahr County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- Management and Planning Organization of Mazandaran, 2006
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 02. Archived from the original (Excel) on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 02. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)" (Excel). Iran Data Portal (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 02. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
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