Parud District
Persian: بخش پارود | |
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Coordinates: 26°23′02″N 61°44′31″E / 26.38389°N 61.74194°E[1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Sistan and Baluchestan |
County | Rask |
Capital | Parud |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 34,730 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Parud District (Persian: بخش پارود) is in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Parud.[3]
After the 2006 census, Murtan Rural District and Parud Rural District were separated from the Central District of Sarbaz County in the establishment of Parud District.[3]
The National Census in 2011 counted 40,177 people in 9,024 households.[4] At the latest census in 2016, the district had 34,730 inhabitants in 8,963 households.[2]
After the census, the district as transferred to the newly established Rask County. The village of Parud was raised to the status of a city.[5]
Administrative Divisions | 2011[4] | 2016[2] |
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Murtan RD | 8,340 | 9,516 |
Parud RD | 31,837 | 25,214 |
Parud (city)[b] | ||
Total | 40,177 | 34,730 |
RD = Rural District |