Bagh-e Malek County
Persian: شهرستان باغ ‌ملک
County
Location of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan province
Location of Bagh-e Malek County in Khuzestan province
Location of Khuzestan province in Iran
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[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceKhuzestan
CapitalBagh-e Malek
DistrictsCentral, Meydavud, Qaleh Tall
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total105,384
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
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Bagh-e Malek County (Persian: شهرستان باغ ‌ملک) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Bagh-e Malek.[3]

At the 2006 census, the county's population was 103,217 in 19,814 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 107,450 people in 23,976 households.[5] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 105,384 in 25,872 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

The population history and structural changes of Bagh-e Malek County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows three districts, eight rural districts, and four cities.[2]

In February 2023, Seydun District was separated from the county in the establishment of Seydun County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Seydun as its capital and only city.[6]

In April 2023, Qaleh Tall Rural District and the city of Qaleh Tall were separated from the Central District in the establishment of Qaleh Tall District, which was divided into two rural districts, with the city as its capital.[7]

Bagh-e Malek County Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[4] 2011[5] 2016[2]
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 District1
Barangerd RD1
Qaleh Tall RD
Qaleh Tall (city)
Seydun District2 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
1Established after the 2016 census[7]
2Became a part of Seydun County after the 2016 census[6]
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References

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (25 July 2023). "Bagh-e Malek County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Habibi, Hassan (24 September 1369). "Creation and establishment of Seydun District within the boundaries of Sidon, Hepro, Sarleh and Bagh-e Malek Counties in Khuzestan province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 06. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Approval letter regarding country divisions of Bagh-e Malek County, Khuzestan province". DOTIC (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. 12 February 2023. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  7. ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (27 April 1400). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions in Bagh-e Malek County, Khuzestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.


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