Summary
Ardal County (Persian: شهرستان اردل) is in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ardal.[3]
Ardal County
Persian: شهرستان اردل | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location of Ardal County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province (left, green) | |
 Location of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 31°55′N 50°28′E / 31.917°N 50.467°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari |
| Capital | Ardal |
| Districts | Central, Miankuh |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 48,880 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Ardal County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206268" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
At the 2006 census, the county's population was 68,740 in 14,474 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 53,514 people, in 12,703 households,[5] by which time Mashayekh Rural District, Naghan Rural District and the city of Naghan of the Central District had been separated from the county in the establishment of Kiar County.[6] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 48,880 in 13,066 households.[2]
Administrative divisions edit
The population history and structural changes of Ardal County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows two districts, four rural districts, and two cities.[2]
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[4] | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 51,960 | 37,187 | 35,179 |
| Dinaran RD | 7,548 | 6,800 | 5,890 |
| Mashayekh RD1 | 7,158 | ||
| Naghan RD1 | 3,286 | ||
| Poshtkuh RD | 20,878 | 21,395 | 10,933 |
| Ardal (city) | 8,162 | 8,992 | 10,113 |
| Dashtak (city) | 4,016 | ||
| Kaj (city) | 4,227 | ||
| Naghan (city)1 | 4,928 | ||
| Miankuh District | 16,780 | 16,327 | 13,697 |
| Miankuh RD | 10,622 | 10,709 | 6,973 |
| Shalil RD | 6,158 | 5,618 | 4,593 |
| Sar Khun (city) | 2,131 | ||
| Total | 68,740 | 53,514 | 48,880 |
| RD: Rural District 1Became a part of Kiar County[6] | |||
References edit
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (31 March 2023). "Ardal County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 14. Archived from the original (Excel) on 24 May 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Creation and establishment of units in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 14. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 14. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b Davodi, Parviz (18 September 1386). "Reforms of country divisions in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.