Sepidan County
County in Fars province, Iran From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sepidan County (Persian: شهرستان سپیدان) is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ardakan.[3]
Sepidan County
Persian: شهرستان سپیدان | |
|---|---|
 Location of Sepidan County in Fars province (top left, purple) | |
 Location of Fars province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 30°15′N 52°00′E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| Capital | Ardakan |
| Districts | Central, Hamaijan |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 91,049 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Sepidan County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206497" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
History
After the 2006 National Census, five villages merged to form the new city of Hamashahr.[4] Shesh Pir Rural District was separated from Hamaijan District to join the Central District.[5]
In 2019, Beyza District was separated from the county in the establishment of Beyza County.[6]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 87,801 in 20,127 households.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 89,398 people in 24,172 households.[8] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 91,049 in 26,381 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Sepidan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[7] | 2011[8] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 24,059 | 34,478 | 32,945 |
| Khafri RD | 4,035 | 4,083 | 4,594 |
| Komehr RD | 3,812 | 3,849 | 3,363 |
| Shesh Pir RD | 9,885 | 10,355 | |
| Ardakan (city) | 16,212 | 16,661 | 14,633 |
| Beyza District[a] | 36,694 | 36,737 | 39,883 |
| Banesh RD | 9,718 | 9,422 | 9,397 |
| Beyza RD | 13,761 | 12,233 | 12,349 |
| Kushk-e Hezar RD | 9,622 | 10,848 | 10,885 |
| Beyza (city)[b] | 3,593 | 4,234 | 7,252 |
| Hamaijan District | 27,048 | 17,993 | 18,214 |
| Hamaijan RD | 15,449 | 12,124 | 12,073 |
| Shesh Pir RD | 8,197 | ||
| Sornabad RD | 3,402 | 2,636 | 2,289 |
| Hamashahr (city)[c] | 3,233 | 3,852 | |
| Total | 87,801 | 89,398 | 91,049 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
Handicrafts and tourism
Its cool summer climate, snow-covered mountains, and natural tourist attractions, such as Tizab Gorge, Chelleh-gah, and riding tracks and ski slopes, have helped boost the tourism industry.[citation needed]
See also
Media related to Sepidan County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Transferred to Beyza County[6]
- Merger of several villages[4]
References
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