Kazerun County (Persian: شهرستان کازرون) is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Kazerun.[3]
Kazerun County
Persian: شهرستان کازرون | |
|---|---|
 Landscape in Kazerun | |
 Location of Kazerun County in Fars province (left, green) | |
 Location of Fars province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 29°27′N 51°39′E / 29.450°N 51.650°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| Capital | Kazerun |
| Districts | Central, Jereh and Baladeh, Khesht, Konartakhteh and Kamaraj |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 266,217 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Kazerun County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206551" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
History
editAfter the 2006 National Census, the city of Khesht and other parts were separated from Khesht and Kamaraj District in the formation of Khesht District, which was divided into Buraki and Emamzadeh Mohammad Rural Districts.[4]
In 2018, Kuhmareh and Somghan Rural Districts, and the cities of Nowdan and Qaemiyeh, were separated from the county in the establishment of Kuhchenar County. Anarestan Rural District was transferred from Chenar Shahijan District, and Dasht-e Barm Rural District from Kuhmareh District, to the Central District.[5]
Demographics
editPopulation
editAt the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 258,097, in 58,036 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 254,704 people in 67,262 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 266,217 in 76,227 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
editKazerun County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 128,945 | 133,860 | 142,057 |
| Anarestan RD | |||
| Balyan RD | 17,089 | 17,468 | 17,476 |
| Dasht-e Barm RD | |||
| Deris RD[a] | 20,503 | 20,818 | 21,785 |
| Shapur RD | 6,759 | 5,889 | 6,113 |
| Kazerun (city) | 84,594 | 89,685 | 96,683 |
| Chenar Shahijan District | 42,975 | 43,399 | 45,638 |
| Anarestan RD[b] | 11,070 | 9,610 | 9,628 |
| Somghan RD[c] | 8,171 | 8,434 | 9,092 |
| Qaemiyeh (city)[c] | 23,734 | 25,355 | 26,918 |
| Jereh and Baladeh District | 37,315 | 34,234 | 35,524 |
| Dadin RD | 8,556 | 6,962 | 7,341 |
| Famur RD | 9,873 | 8,658 | 8,220 |
| Jereh RD | 14,950 | 14,371 | 13,991 |
| Valashahr (city)[d] | 3,936 | 4,243 | 5,972 |
| Khesht District | 14,528 | 15,275 | |
| Buraki RD | 3,368 | 3,685 | |
| Emamzadeh Mohammad RD | 2,052 | 1,991 | |
| Khesht (city) | 9,108 | 9,599 | |
| Konartakhteh and Kamaraj District[e] | 30,227 | 10,717 | 11,273 |
| Kamaraj RD | 4,528 | 4,171 | 4,406 |
| Konartakhteh RD[f] | 8,677 | 1,068 | 786 |
| Khesht (city) | 10,332 | ||
| Konartakhteh (city) | 6,690 | 5,478 | 6,081 |
| Kuhmareh District[c] | 18,635 | 17,156 | 16,079 |
| Dasht-e Barm RD[b] | 6,690 | 5,941 | 6,135 |
| Kuhmareh RD[c] | 9,356 | 8,641 | 7,052 |
| Nowdan (city)[c] | 2,589 | 2,574 | 2,892 |
| Total | 258,097 | 254,704 | 266,217 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
Geography
editKazerun County is bounded by Shiraz County from the east, Kuhchenar County from the north, Bushehr province from the west and south, and Farashband County from the southeast.[10][11]
Universities and higher education
editIn Kazerun, the two top universities in Kazerun are ranked based on reputation, research performance and alumni impact.[12]
1. Salman Farsi University of Kazerun
2. Islamic Azad University, Kazerun
See also
edit Media related to Kazerun County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
edit- ^ Formerly Chugan Rural District[8]
- ^ a b Transferred to the Central District after the 2016 census[5]
- ^ a b c d e Transferred to Kuhchenar County after the 2016 census[5]
- ^ Formerly Baladeh[9]
- ^ Formerly Khesht and Kamaraj District[4]
- ^ Formerly Khesht Rural District[4]
References
edit- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (4 October 2024). "Kazerun County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Fars Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2023) [Approved 21 June 1369]. Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Fars province, centered in Shiraz. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Notification 82840/T128K. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023 – via Lam ta Kam.
- ^ a b c Davodi, Parviz (c. 2023) [Approved 9 October 1387]. Letter of approval regarding the changes and reforms of divisions in Fars province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Proposal 42/4/1/41746. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ a b c Jahangiri, Ishaq (c. 2023) [Approved 7 October 1398]. Letter of approval regarding the national divisions of Kazerun County of Fars province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Proposal 194401. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Fars Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Fars Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024) [Approved 25 June 1371]. Approval of reforms in the rural districts of Fars province. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Proposal 1.4.42.4528; Notification 23416/T31K. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
- ^ "The name of the city of Baladeh in Kazerun County was officially changed to Valashahr". khabarfarsi.com (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. 2 July 1398. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ Foundation, Encyclopaedia Iranica. "Welcome to Encyclopaedia Iranica". iranicaonline.org. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Where is the geographical location of Kazerun?". Bing. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "2 Best Universities in Kazerun [2023 Rankings]". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2023.