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Central District (Avaj County)

Coordinates: 35°40′59″N 49°10′17″E / 35.68306°N 49.17139°E / 35.68306; 49.17139
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Central District (Avaj County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان آوج
Central District (Avaj County) is located in Iran
Central District (Avaj County)
Central District (Avaj County)
Coordinates: 35°40′59″N 49°10′17″E / 35.68306°N 49.17139°E / 35.68306; 49.17139[1]
Country Iran
ProvinceQazvin
CountyAvaj
CapitalAvaj
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
25,532
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

The Central District of Avaj County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان آوج) is in Qazvin province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Avaj.[3]

History

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After the 2011 National Census, Abgarm and Avaj Districts were separated from Buin Zahra County in the establishment of Avaj County, which was divided into two districts and five rural districts, with Avaj as its capital.[3]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2016 census, the district's population was 25,532 inhabitants in 7,984 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Central District (Avaj County) Population
Administrative Divisions 2016[2]
Hesar-e Valiyeasr RD 9,883
Kharaqan-e Gharbi RD 2,699
Shahidabad RD 7,808
Avaj (city) 5,142
Total 25,532
RD = Rural District

See also

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References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (14 September 2024). "Central District (Avaj County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Qazvin Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (c. 2021) [Approved 14 October 1390]. Creation of Avaj County in the center of Avaj city in Qazvin province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 62642/42/1/4/1. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2024 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.