Boshruyeh County (Persian: شهرستان بشرویه) is in South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Boshruyeh.[3]
Boshruyeh County
Persian: شهرستان بشرویه | |
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County | |
Coordinates: 34°06′N 57°23′E / 34.100°N 57.383°E[1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | South Khorasan |
Capital | Boshruyeh |
Districts | Central, Eresk |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 26,064 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
In November 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 the city of Boshruyeh as its capital.[3]
The National Census in 2011 counted 24,683 people in 7,200 households.[4] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 26,064 in 8,255 households.[2]
The population history and structural changes of Boshruyeh 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 | 2011[4] | 2016[2] |
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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) | 2,954 | 2,955 |
Total | 24,683 | 26,064 |
RD: Rural District |
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:
The mosque dates back to 400 years.