Saravan County (Persian: شهرستان سراوان) is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Saravan.[3]

Saravan County
Persian: شهرستان سراوان
Location of Saravan County in Sistan and Baluchestan province (right, purple)
Location of Saravan County in Sistan and Baluchestan province (right, purple)
Location of Sistan and Baluchestan province in Iran
Location of Sistan and Baluchestan province in Iran
Coordinates: 27°21′53″N 62°27′36″E / 27.36472°N 62.46000°E / 27.36472; 62.46000[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceSistan and Baluchestan
CapitalSaravan
DistrictsCentral, Bam Pasht, Mehregan
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
191,661
Time zoneUTC 3:30 (IRST)
Saravan County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206435" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".

History

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After the 2006 National Census, Hiduj District and Sib and Suran District were separated from the county in the establishment of Sib and Suran County. Zaboli District was separated from the county in the formation of Zaboli County.[4][a] The villages of Gosht and Mohammadi rose to city status.

In August 2017, Kuhak-e Esfandak Rural District was separated from Bam Pasht District to form of Mehregan District, which was divided into Esfandak and Kuhak Rural Districts.[6]

In January 2019, Nahuk Rural District was separated from Jaleq District to join the Central District. The remainder of Jaleq District was separated from the county in the establishment of Golshan County.[7] In November 2021, the village of Esfandak was elevated to the status of a city.[8]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 239,950 in 47,753 households.[9] The following census in 2011 counted 175,728 people in 39,415 households.[10] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 191,661, in 50,524 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Saravan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.

Saravan County Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[9] 2011[10] 2016[2]
Central District 97,055 114,112 117,002
Gosht RD 6,588 3,476 4,655
Howmeh RD 31,815 40,490 41,735
Nahuk RD
Gosht (city) 5,145 4,992
Mohammadi (city) 5,206 5,606
Saravan (city) 58,652 59,795 60,014
Bam Pasht District 27,221 32,226 37,906
Bam Pasht RD 11,029 12,510 14,481
Keshtegan RD 5,578 6,584 8,349
Kuhak-e Esfandak RD[b] 9,267 11,633 12,880
Sirkan (city) 1,347 1,499 2,196
Hiduj District[c] 16,743
Hiduj RD 6,454
Kont RD 9,224
Hiduj (city) 1,065
Jaleq District 23,211 28,584 36,351
Jaleq RD[d] 1,278 1,123 2,877
Kalleh Gan RD[d] 2,933 3,877 6,962
Nahuk RD[e] 5,097 6,038 8,414
Jaleq (city)[d] 13,903 17,546 18,098
Mehregan District[f]
Esfandak RD[f]
Kuhak RD[f]
Esfandak (city)[g]
Sib and Suran District[c] 44,041
Paskuh RD 9,655
Sib and Suran RD 24,420
Suran (city) 9,966
Zaboli District[h] 31,679
Birk RD 6,648
Zaboli RD 17,359
Zaboli (city)[i] 7,672
Total 239,950 175,728 191,661
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Media related to Saravan County at Wikimedia Commons

Notes

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  1. ^ Renamed Mehrestan County[5]
  2. ^ Transferred to Mehregan District after the 2016 census[6]
  3. ^ a b Transferred to Sib and Suran County[4]
  4. ^ a b c Transferred to Golshan County after the 2016 census[7]
  5. ^ Transferred to the Central District after the 2016 census[7]
  6. ^ a b c Established after the 2016 census[6]
  7. ^ Became a city after the 2016 census[8]
  8. ^ Transferred to Zaboli County[4]
  9. ^ Renamed Mehrestan[5]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (18 April 2023). "Saravan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Sistan and Baluchestan province, centered in the city of Zahedan". Research Center of the System of Laws of the Islamic Council of the Farabi Library of Mobile Users (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Jahangiri, Ishaq (13 April 1400). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Sib and Suran and Mehrestan Counties in Sistan and Baluchestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  5. ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (9 July 2012). "Some changes in the map of country divisions of Sistan and Baluchestan and Alborz provinces". DOLAT (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Jahangiri, Ishaq (13 August 2017). "Letter of approval regarding the establishment of Mehregan District in Saravan County of Sistan and Baluchestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Jahangiri, Ishaq (21 December 2019). "Approval letter regarding some country divisions in Saravan County of Sistan and Baluchestan province". Laws and Regulations Portal of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Three new municipalities will be established in Sistan and Baluchestan province". Shahr Roosta (in Persian). Ministry of Interior. 8 November 2021. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.