Sepidan County
County in Fars province, Iran
County in Fars, Iran
Sepidan County Persian: شهرستان سپیدان | |
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County | |
 Location of Sepidan County in Fars province (top left, purple) | |
 Location of Fars province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 30°15′N 52°00′E / 30.250°N 52.000°E / 30.250; 52.000[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". | |
Sepidan County (Persian: شهرستان سپیدان) is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ardakan.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 87,801 in 20,127 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 89,398 people in 24,172 households.[5] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 91,049 in 26,381 households.[2]
In October 2019, Beyza District was separated from the county in the establishment of Beyza County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Beyza as its capital and only city.[6]
Administrative divisions
Sepidan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[4] | 2011[5] | 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) | 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)[b] | 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.
See also
Media related to Sepidan County at Wikimedia Commons
Iran portal
Notes
- ^ Became a part of Beyza County[6]
- ^ Merger of several villages[7]
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (29 September 2023). "Sepidan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Fars province, centered in Shiraz". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (2 October 2019). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions of Sepidan County of Fars province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (15 February 1389). "Divisional changes and reforms in Fars province (formation of Hamashahr city)". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
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Fars Province, Iran
and cities
- Afif-Abad Garden
- Amir's dam
- Arg of Karim Khan
- Barmdelak lagoon
- Bishapur
- Delgosha Garden
- Eram Garden
- Istakhr
- Ghal'eh Dokhtar
- Ka'ba-ye Zartosht
- Kazerun fire temple
- Lake Parishan
- Naqsh-e Rajab
- Naqsh-e Rustam
- Palace of Ardashir
- Sangtarashan cave
- Pars Museum
- Pasargadae
- Persepolis
- Qavam House
- Qur'an Gate
- Saadi's mausoleum
- Sarvestan Sassanian palace
- Shah Cheragh
- Colossal Statue of Shapur I in Shapur cave
- Tangeh Bolaghi
- Tomb of Ali ibn Hamzah, Shiraz
- Hāfezieh
- Tomb of Seyed Alaeddin Husayn
- Tounbbot
- Vakil Bath
- Vakil Bazaar
- Vakil Mosque
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