County in Khuzestan, Iran
| Bagh-e Malek County Persian: شهرستان باغ ملک | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Location of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan Province (center right, purple) | |
 Location of Khuzestan Province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 31°30′51″N 49°47′48″E / 31.51417°N 49.79667°E / 31.51417; 49.79667 | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Khuzestan |
| Capital | Bagh-e Malek |
| Districts | Central, Meydavud, Qaleh Tall |
| Population | |
| • Total | 105,384 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Bagh-e Malek County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206384" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
Bagh-e Malek County (Persian: شهرستان باغ ملک) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Bagh-e Malek.
History
After the 2006 National Census, the village of Meydavud-e Sofla was elevated to city status as Meydavud.
In 2023, Seydun District was separated from the county in the establishment of Seydun County. Additionally, Qaleh Tall Rural District and the city of Qaleh Tall were separated from the Central District in the formation of Qaleh Tall District, including the new Barangerd Rural District.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 103,217 in 19,814 households. The following census in 2011 counted 107,450 people in 23,976 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 105,384 in 25,872 households.
Administrative divisions
Bagh-e Malek County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 62,217 | 66,700 | 67,827 |
| Haparu RD | 10,888 | 11,495 | 10,941 |
| Mongasht RD | 10,274 | 10,920 | 9,980 |
| Qaleh Tall RD | 8,403 | 8,069 | 7,582 |
| Rud Zard RD | 3,204 | 2,812 | 2,283 |
| Bagh-e Malek (city) | 20,844 | 23,352 | 26,343 |
| Qaleh Tall (city) | 8,604 | 10,052 | 10,698 |
| Meydavud District | 18,588 | 17,725 | 15,302 |
| Meydavud RD | 8,768 | 4,493 | 3,730 |
| Saroleh RD | 9,820 | 9,642 | 8,059 |
| Meydavud (city) | 3,590 | 3,513 | |
| Qaleh Tall District | |||
| Barangerd RD | |||
| Qaleh Tall RD | |||
| Qaleh Tall (city) | |||
| Seydun District | 22,412 | 22,965 | 22,246 |
| Seydun-e Jonubi RD | 9,895 | 9,755 | 8,305 |
| Seydun-e Shomali RD | 7,078 | 6,622 | 6,291 |
| Seydun (city) | 5,439 | 6,588 | 7,650 |
| Total | 103,217 | 107,450 | 105,384 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Media related to Bagh-e Malek County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Formerly Meydavud-e Sofla
- ^ Established after the 2016 census
- Transferred to Seydun County and renamed the Central District after the 2016 census
- Formerly Seydun Rural District
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (16 December 2024). "Bagh-e Malek County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Khuzestan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024) . Creation and establishment of Seydun District within the boundaries of Sidon, Hepro, Sarleh and Bagh-e Malek Counties in Khuzestan province. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 788.1.5.53; Letter 907/93808; Notification 122248/T189K. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammadreza (c. 2022) . The recognition of Meydavud-e Sofla, the capital of Meydavud District, from the functions of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan province, as the city of Meydavud. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 4/1/196684/42/1; Resolution. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Mokhbar, Mohammad (26 April 2023) . Letter of approval regarding the national divisions of Khuzestan province. sdil.ac.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Notification 214690/T60301H. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2024 – via Shahr Danesh Law Research Institute.
- ^ Jahangiri, Ishaq (c. 2023) . Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Bagh-e Malek County, Khuzestan province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 191590. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Khuzestan 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): Khuzestan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
- Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024) . Creating divisional changes and reforms in Khuzestan province. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 1.4.42.18235; Notification 9210/20946AH. Archived from the original on 27 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
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