Boshruyeh County

Boshruyeh County

Persian: شهرستان بشرویه
Boshruyeh County Persian: شهرستان بشرویه
County
	Location of Boshruyeh County in South Khorasan province (top left, purple)
	Location of South Khorasan province in Iran
	Coordinates: 34°06′N 57°23′E / 34.100°N 57.383°E
Country	Iran
Province	South Khorasan
Capital	Boshruyeh
Districts	Central, Eresk
Population (2016)
• Total	26,064
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)

Boshruyeh County (Persian: شهرستان بشرویه) is in South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Boshruyeh.^[3]

History

There are several historical buildings in Boshrouyeh and its surroundings. Based on historical books, the city has existed for at least for 700 years. Some of the most famous buildings are:

Qale’ye Dokhtar (Girl's Castle): This citadel is located on top of a mountain in the west of the city. It has been reported that this huge and ancient building is a state edifice from the period of Ismaili governance in this region.
Hosseinieh Haj Ali Ashraf: This building has Indian architectural features and is used for “religious mourning rites” during the month of Muharram.
Masjed Miandeh (City-Center Mosque): This a state edifice from the period of Ismaili governance. The mosque dates back to 400 years.
Saray-e Serke: This ancient and simple house is well known and used for holding religious mourning ceremonies.

In 2008, Boshruyeh District was separated from Ferdows County in the establishment of Boshruyeh County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Boshruyeh as its capital.^[3]

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2011 census, the county's population was 24,683 people in 7,200 households.^[4] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 26,064 in 8,255 households.^[2]

Administrative divisions

Boshruyeh County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.

Boshruyeh County Population
Administrative Divisions	2011^[4]	2016^[2]
Central District	18,840	20,091
Ali Jamal RD	2,768	2,763
Korond RD	754	902
Boshruyeh (city)	15,318	16,426
Eresk District	5,843	5,973
Eresk RD	611	620
Raqqeh RD	2,278	2,398
Eresk (city)^[a]	2,954	2,955
Total	24,683	26,064
RD = Rural District

Notes

^ Became a city after the 2006 census^[5]

References

^ OpenStreetMap contributors (9 November 2024). "Boshruyeh County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 9 November 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): South Khorasan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Boshruyeh District was upgraded to a county". farsnews.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Cabinet of Ministers. 12 November 2008 [13 March 1386]. Proposal 16340/42/4/1. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023 – via Fars Media Corporation.
^ ^a ^b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): South Khorasan 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.
^ Gharavi, Mir Mohammad (5 August 1392) [Approved 20 May 1392]. The resolution of the Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture of Iran regarding the comprehensive-detailed plan of Eresk city. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture of Iran. Notification 300/33925. Archived from the original on 27 October 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2024 – via Research Center of the System of Laws of the Islamic Council of the Farabi Library of Mobile Users.

[6] Became a city after the 2006 census^[5]

[1] OpenStreetMap contributors (9 November 2024). "Boshruyeh County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 9 November 2024.

[2016_South_Khorasan_Province-2] Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): South Khorasan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.

[Boshruyeh_County_Establishment-3] "Boshruyeh District was upgraded to a county". farsnews.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Cabinet of Ministers. 12 November 2008 [13 March 1386]. Proposal 16340/42/4/1. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023 – via Fars Media Corporation.

[2011_South_Khorasan_Province-4] Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): South Khorasan 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.

[Eresk_City-5] Gharavi, Mir Mohammad (5 August 1392) [Approved 20 May 1392]. The resolution of the Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture of Iran regarding the comprehensive-detailed plan of Eresk city. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture of Iran. Notification 300/33925. Archived from the original on 27 October 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2024 – via Research Center of the System of Laws of the Islamic Council of the Farabi Library of Mobile Users.

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