County in Khuzestan, Iran
| Haftkel County Persian: شهرستان هفتکل | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Location of Haftkel County in Khuzestan province (center, green) | |
 Location of Khuzestan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 31°33′N 49°27′E / 31.550°N 49.450°E / 31.550; 49.450 | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Khuzestan |
| Capital | Haftkel |
| Districts | Central, Raghiveh |
| Population | |
| • Total | 22,119 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Haftkel County (Persian: شهرستان هفتکل) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Haftkel.
History
After the 2006 National Census, Haftkel District was separated from Ramhormoz County in the establishment of Haftkel County, which was divided into two districts and three rural districts, with Haftkel as its capital and only city at the time.
After the 2016 census, the village of Raghiveh was elevated to the status of a city.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the county's population was 22,391 people in 5,387 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 22,119 in 5,908 households.
Administrative divisions
Haftkel County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 17,056 | 17,245 |
| Howmeh RD | 2,179 | 1,443 |
| Haftkel (city) | 14,877 | 15,802 |
| Raghiveh District | 5,242 | 4,874 |
| Gazin RD | 1,355 | 1,135 |
| Raghiveh RD | 3,887 | 3,739 |
| Raghiveh (city) | ||
| Total | 22,391 | 22,119 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
Media related to Haftkel County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Formerly Haftkel Rural District
- Became a city after the 2016 census
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (19 December 2024). "Haftkel County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 19 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.
- ^ Davodi, Parviz (c. 2024) . The approval letter of the ministers who are members of the Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board regarding some changes and divisions of the country in Khuzestan 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 160033/T38028. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
- ^ "Introduction of two new cities, Taraz in Lali and Raghiveh in Haftkel". asreavalinha.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior. 17 May 2016. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ 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.
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