County in Markazi, Iran
| Farahan County Persian: شهرستان فراهان | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Location of Farahan County in Markazi province (center, pink) | |
 Location of Markazi province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 34°38′N 49°39′E / 34.633°N 49.650°E / 34.633; 49.650 | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Markazi |
| Capital | Farmahin |
| Districts | Central, Khenejin |
| Population | |
| • Total | 28,994 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Farahan County (Persian: شهرستان فراهان) is in Markazi province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Farmahin.
History
After the 2006 National Census, Khenejin Rural District was separated from Komijan County, and Farahan District from Tafresh County, in the establishment of Farahan County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Farmahin as its capital and only city at the time. After the 2016 census, the village of Talkh Ab was elevated to the status of a city.
Demographics
Language
The majority of the county’s population are Persians who speak the Persian language.
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the county's population was 30,042 people in 9,535 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 28,994 in 9,744 households.
Administrative divisions
Farahan County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 17,118 | 16,237 |
| Farmahin RD | 10,158 | 7,845 |
| Feshk RD | 2,663 | 2,636 |
| Farmahin (city) | 4,297 | 5,756 |
| Khenejin District | 12,924 | 12,757 |
| Khenejin RD | 5,897 | 2,838 |
| Talkh Ab RD | 7,027 | 6,684 |
| Khenejin (city) | 3,235 | |
| Talkh Ab (city) | ||
| Total | 30,042 | 28,994 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
Media related to Farahan County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Also romanized as Ŝahrestāne Farāhān
- Became a city after the 2016 census
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (4 January 2025). "Farahan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Markazi Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (c. 2024) . Approval letter of reforms and divisional changes in Markazi province. solh.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Proposal 163364/42/4/1. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024 – via Iranian Knowledge Authority, Iranian Legal Authority (Civilika).
- ^ Rouhani, Hojjat al-Islam (14 November 2017). "With the approval of the Board of Ministers, Talkh Ab village of Farahan County was recognized as Talkh Ab city". yjc.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023 – via Young Journalists Club.
- https://www.icmr.ir/en/markazi-province/county/farahan
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Markazi Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
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