District in East Azerbaijan, Iran
| Sowmaeh District Persian: بخش صومعه | |
|---|---|
| District | |
  Sowmaeh District | |
| Coordinates: 37°36′40″N 47°29′51″E / 37.61111°N 47.49750°E / 37.61111; 47.49750 | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Torkamanchay |
| Capital | Sowmaeh-ye Olya |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Sowmaeh District (Persian: بخش صومعه) is in Torkamanchay County of East Azerbaijan province, Iran. Its capital is the village of Sowmaeh-ye Olya, whose population at the time of the 2016 National Census was 2,432 people in 791 households.
History
In 2024, Torkamanchay District was separated from Mianeh County in the establishment of Torkamanchay County, which was divided into two districts and five rural districts, with Torkamanchay as its capital and only city.
Demographics
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions |
|---|
| Barvanan-e Sharqi RD |
| Gavineh Rud RD |
| RD = Rural District |
See also
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (7 September 2024). "Sowmaeh District (Torkamanchay County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ Mokhbar, Mohammad (22 June 2024) . Letter of approval regarding country divisions in East Azarbaijan province. sdil.ac.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Notification 18807/T60375AH. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via Shahr Danesh Legal Research Institute.
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): East Azerbaijan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
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