Summary
Bostanabad County (Persian: شهرستان بستانآباد) is in East Azerbaijan province, Iran. The capital of the county is the city of Bostanabad.[3]
Bostanabad County
Persian: شهرستان بستانآباد | |
|---|---|
 Location of Bostanabad County in East Azerbaijan province (center, pink) | |
 Location of East Azerbaijan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 37°49′N 46°52′E / 37.817°N 46.867°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| Capital | Bostanabad |
| Districts | Central, Tekmeh Dash |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 94,769 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Bostanabad County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9205849" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
At the 2006 census, the county's population was 96,555 in 21,225 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 94,985 people in 25,543 households.[5] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 94,769 in 27,647 households.[2]
Administrative divisions edit
The population history of Bostanabad County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses is shown in the following table. The latest census shows two districts, nine rural districts, and two cities.[2]
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[4] | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 69,504 | 70,619 | 72,223 |
| Mehranrud-e Jonubi RD | 4,661 | 6,172 | 6,084 |
| Mehranrud-e Markazi RD | 19,216 | 18,822 | 18,380 |
| Qurigol RD | 10,903 | 10,520 | 9,814 |
| Shebli RD | 7,674 | 7,530 | 7,346 |
| Ujan-e Gharbi RD | 10,458 | 9,621 | 8,865 |
| Bostanabad (city) | 16,592 | 17,954 | 21,734 |
| Tekmeh Dash District | 27,051 | 24,366 | 22,545 |
| Abbas-e Gharbi RD | 10,070 | 8,451 | 7,243 |
| Abbas-e Sharqi RD | 3,056 | 2,197 | 1,798 |
| Sahandabad RD | 2,862 | 2,760 | 2,101 |
| Ujan-e Sharqi RD | 8,595 | 8,313 | 8,429 |
| Tekmeh Dash (city) | 2,468 | 2,645 | 2,974 |
| Total | 96,555 | 94,985 | 94,769 |
| RD: Rural District | |||
Geography edit
The town of Bostanabad in Bostanabad County, located 55 kilometers from Tabriz, populated by Azerbaijanis, was built on the site of the old city of Ojan whose name has been mentioned in many history books since the sixth century AH. Ojan was the summer capital of the Moghuls, and was completely destroyed later on due to various events.[citation needed]
Quru Göl Lake, a leisure place in East Azerbaijan Province, is one of the natural shelters for many migrant birds.
Warm Water Spring is located near the main road between Tabriz and Tehran.
Aq Bolaq Cave is located in the southern part of the county towards Qareh Chaman.
References edit
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (22 February 2024). "Central District (Bostanabad County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 03. Archived from the original (Excel) on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (7 July 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the country divisions of East Azerbaijan province centered on the city of Tabriz". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 4 August 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 03. 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. 03. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.