County in Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran
| Saravan County Persian: شهرستان سراوان | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Location of Saravan County in Sistan and Baluchestan province (right, purple) | |
 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 | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Sistan and Baluchestan |
| Capital | Saravan |
| Districts | Central, Bam Pasht, Mehregan |
| Population | |
| • Total | 191,661 |
| Time zone | UTC+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". | |
Saravan County (Persian: شهرستان سراوان) is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Saravan.
History
After the 2006 National Census, Hiduj and Sib and Suran Districts were separated from the county in the establishment of Sib and Suran County. Zaboli District was separated from the county in establishing Zaboli County. The villages of Gosht and Mohammadi were elevated to city status.
In 2017, Kuhak-e Esfandak Rural District was separated from Bam Pasht District in the formation of Mehregan District, including the new Kuhak Rural District.
In 2019, Nahuk Rural District was separated from Jaleq District to join the Central District, and Jaleq District was separated from the county in the establishment of Golshan County. In 2021, the village of Esfandak rose to the status of a city.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 239,950 in 47,753 households. The following census in 2011 counted 175,728 people in 39,415 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 191,661, in 50,524 households.
Administrative divisions
Saravan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9,267 | 11,633 | 12,880 |
| Sirkan (city) | 1,347 | 1,499 | 2,196 |
| Hiduj District | 16,743 | ||
| Hiduj RD | 6,454 | ||
| Kont RD | 9,224 | ||
| Hiduj (city) | 1,065 | ||
| Jaleq District | 23,211 | 28,584 | 36,351 |
| Jaleq RD | 1,278 | 1,123 | 2,877 |
| Kalleh Gan RD | 2,933 | 3,877 | 6,962 |
| Nahuk RD | 5,097 | 6,038 | 8,414 |
| Jaleq (city) | 13,903 | 17,546 | 18,098 |
| Mehregan District | |||
| Esfandak RD | |||
| Kuhak RD | |||
| Esfandak (city) | |||
| Sib and Suran District | 44,041 | ||
| Paskuh RD | 9,655 | ||
| Sib and Suran RD | 24,420 | ||
| Suran (city) | 9,966 | ||
| Zaboli District | 31,679 | ||
| Birk RD | 6,648 | ||
| Zaboli RD | 17,359 | ||
| Zaboli (city) | 7,672 | ||
| Total | 239,950 | 175,728 | 191,661 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
[REDACTED] Media related to Saravan County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Renamed Mehrestan County
- ^ Renamed Esfandak Rural District
- Renamed the Central District of Golshan County
- ^ Transferred to Sib and Suran County
- Transferred to Golshan County and renamed the Central District
- Transferred to the Central District after the 2016 census
- ^ Established after the 2016 census
- Formerly Kuhak-e Esfandak Rural District
- Became a city after the 2016 census
- Transferred to Zaboli County
- Renamed Mehrestan
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (13 January 2025). "Saravan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Sistan and Baluchestan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- Habibi, Hassan (5 March 2013) . 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. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 3233.1.5.53; Letter 907-93808; Notification 82822/T129. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2023 – via Research Center of the System of Laws of the Islamic Council of the Farabi Library of Mobile Users.
- ^ Davodi, Parviz (c. 2023) . The approval letter of the Ministers of the Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board regarding some changes and divisions of the country in Sistan and Baluchestan province. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 93023/42/1/4; Letter 58538/T26118H; Notification 161431/T38028K. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023 – via Lam ta Kam.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (9 July 2012). "Some changes in the map of the national divisions of Sistan and Baluchestan and Alborz provinces". dolat.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2023 – via Secretariat of the Government Information Council.
- Davodi, Parviz (c. 2023) . Approval of the transformation of Gosht village from the functions of Gosht Rural District, Central District of Saravan County in Sistan and Baluchestan province to Gosht city. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior. Proposal 93023/42/4/1; Letter 58538/T26118H; Notification 166206/T38077K. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2025 – via Lam ta Kam.
- Davodi, Parviz (c. 2023) . Approval regarding the transformation of Mohammadi village from the functions of Howmeh Rural District of the Central District of Saravan County in Sistan and Baluchestan province into Mohammadi city. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the State Council. Proposal 93023/42/4/1; Letter 58538/T26118H; Notification 166200/T38077K. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2025 – via Lam ta Kam.
- ^ Jahangiri, Ishaq (c. 2023) . Letter of approval regarding the establishment of Mehregan District in Saravan County of Sistan and Baluchestan province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 133809. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Jahangiri, Ishaq (21 December 2019) . "Approval letter regarding some national divisions in Saravan County of Sistan and Baluchestan province". dotic.ir (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Proposal 193481. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of Iran.
- ^ "Three new municipalities will be established in Sistan and Baluchestan province". shahrroosta.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior. 8 November 2021. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Sistan and Baluchestan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Sistan and Baluchestan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
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