Summary
Ravansar County (Persian: شهرستان روانسر) is in Kermanshah province, Iran, part of what is unofficially referred to as Iranian Kurdistan. Its capital is the city of Ravansar.[3]
Ravansar County
Persian: شهرستان روانسر | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location of Ravansar County in Kermanshah province (top, purple) | |
 Location of Kermanshah province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 34°46′N 46°35′E / 34.767°N 46.583°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Kermanshah |
| Capital | Ravansar |
| Districts | Central, Shahu |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 47,657 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Ravansar County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3801619" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
At the 2006 census, the county's population was 44,983 in 10,012 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 46,395 people in 12,140 households.[5] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 47,657 in 13,790 households.[2]
The county is bounded in the north by Paveh County and Javanrud County, and in the south by Kermanshah County.
Administrative divisions edit
The population history and structural changes of Ravansar County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows two districts, six rural districts, and two cities.[2]
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[4] | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 36,864 | 38,874 | 40,709 |
| Badr RD | 6,412 | 4,536 | 3,996 |
| Dowlatabad RD | 4,015 | 3,669 | 3,295 |
| Hasanabad RD | 5,892 | 5,473 | 5,174 |
| Zalu Ab RD | 4,162 | 3,946 | 3,717 |
| Ravansar (city) | 16,383 | 21,250 | 24,527 |
| Shahu District | 8,119 | 7,521 | 6,922 |
| Mansur-e Aqai RD | 5,088 | 1,192 | 1,012 |
| Quri Qaleh RD | 3,031 | 2,987 | 2,352 |
| Shahu (city)1 | 3,342 | 3,558 | |
| Total | 44,983 | 46,395 | 47,657 |
| RD: Rural District 1Name changed from Mansur-e Aqai to Shahu after merger with Qeshlaq village[6] | |||
Archaeology edit
The Ravansar region has much of archaeological interest. Evidence of early human occupation has been found in a number of caves around Ravansar, such as Mar Koulian and Mar Jawri. The area was important during the Iron Age and Achaemenid dynasty, as can be seen in the rock-cut tomb of Farhad and column bases found around Qoleh Rock north of the town.
References edit
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (16 July 2023). "Ravansar County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 05. Archived from the original (Excel) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Aref, Mohammad Reza (24 September 1383). "Reforms of country divisions in Kermanshah province". Research Center of the System of Laws of the Islamic Council of Farabi Mobile Library (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 9 July 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 05. 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. 05. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Davodi, Parviz (2 May 1396). "Approval letter regarding the conversion of Mansur-e Aqai village, the center of Shahu District, from the functions of Ravansar County in Kermanshah province, to a city". Islamic Parliament Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 21 April 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2023.