Kazerun County
Kazerun County (Persian: شهرستان کازرون) is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Kazerun.[3]
Kazerun County
Persian: شهرستان کازرون | |
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Landscape in Kazerun | |
Location of Kazerun County in Fars province (left, green) | |
Location of Fars province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 29°29′N 51°39′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
After the 2006 National Census, the city of Khesht and other parts were separated from Khesht and Kamaraj District in the establishment of Khesht District.[4]
In 2018, Kuhmareh Rural District, Somghan Rural District, Nowdan, and Qaemiyeh were separated from the county in the establishment of Kuhchenar County. Anarestan Rural District was transferred from Chenar Shahijan District to the Central District, and Dasht-e Barm Rural District was transferred from Kuhmareh District to the Central District.[5]
Demographics
Population
At 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
Kazerun 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[lower-alpha 1] | 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[lower-alpha 2] | 11,070 | 9,610 | 9,628 |
| Somghan RD[lower-alpha 3] | 8,171 | 8,434 | 9,092 |
| Qaemiyeh (city)[lower-alpha 3] | 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)[lower-alpha 4] | 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[lower-alpha 5] | 30,227 | 10,717 | 11,273 |
| Kamaraj RD | 4,528 | 4,171 | 4,406 |
| Konartakhteh RD[lower-alpha 6] | 8,677 | 1,068 | 786 |
| Khesht (city) | 10,332 | ||
| Konartakhteh (city) | 6,690 | 5,478 | 6,081 |
| Kuhmareh District[lower-alpha 3] | 18,635 | 17,156 | 16,079 |
| Dasht-e Barm RD[lower-alpha 2] | 6,690 | 5,941 | 6,135 |
| Kuhmareh RD[lower-alpha 3] | 9,356 | 8,641 | 7,052 |
| Nowdan (city)[lower-alpha 3] | 2,589 | 2,574 | 2,892 |
| Total | 258,097 | 254,704 | 266,217 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
Geography
Kazerun 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
In 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
Notes
- Formerly Chugan Rural District[8]
- Transferred to the Central District after the 2016 census[5]
- Transferred to Kuhchenar County after the 2016 census[5]
- Formerly Baladeh[9]
- Formerly Khesht and Kamaraj District[4]
- Formerly Khesht Rural District[4]
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (21 September 2023). "Kazerun County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- Habibi, Hassan (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 (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- Davodi, Parviz (9 October 2013). "Letter of approval regarding the changes and reforms of divisions in Fars province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- Jahangiri, Ishaq (10 July 2018). "Letter of approval regarding country divisions of Kazerun County of Fars province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- Habibi, Hassan (25 June 1371). "Approval of reforms in the rural districts of Fars province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- "The name of the city of Baladeh in Kazerun County was officially changed to Valashahr". Khabar Farsi (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. 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.