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Aras District

Coordinates: 39°02′31″N 45°13′56″E / 39.04194°N 45.23222°E / 39.04194; 45.23222
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Aras District
Persian: بخش ارس
Aras District is located in Iran
Aras District
Aras District
Coordinates: 39°02′31″N 45°13′56″E / 39.04194°N 45.23222°E / 39.04194; 45.23222[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceWest Azerbaijan
CountyPoldasht
CapitalNazok-e Olya
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
13,793
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Aras District (Persian: بخش ارس) is in Poldasht County, West Azerbaijan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Nazok-e Olya.[3]

History

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After the 2006 National Census, Poldasht District was separated from Maku County in the establishment of Poldasht County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Poldasht as its capital.[3]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 14,049 people in 3,604 households.[4] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 13,793 inhabitants in 3,796 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Aras District Population
Administrative Divisions 2011[4] 2016[2]
Gejlarat-e Gharbi RD[a] 4,020 4,272
Gejlarat-e Sharqi RD 7,268 6,854
Nazok-e Olya (city) 2,761 2,667
Total 14,049 13,793
RD = Rural District

See also

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flag Iran portal

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (27 September 2024). "Aras District (Poldasht County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): West Azerbaijan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b Davodi, Parviz (24 January 1393) [Approved 18 September 1386]. Approval letter regarding reforms of national divisions in West Azerbaijan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 138613/42/4/1; Notification 156165/T32690K. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2023 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
  4. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): West Azerbaijan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
  5. ^ Habibi, Hassan (22 December 2014) [Approved 29 August 1370]. Making reforms in the villages of West Azerbaijan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 9218.1.4.42; Notification 71023/T140K. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2023 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.