Khusf County
Khusf County (Persian: شهرستان خوسف) is in South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khusf.[3]
Khusf County
Persian: شهرستان خوسف | |
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Location of Khusf County in South Khorasan province (bottom, pink) | |
Location of South Khorasan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 32°19′N 58°38′E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | South Khorasan |
| Capital | Khusf |
| Districts | Central, Jolgeh-e Mazhan |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 27,600 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Khusf County at GEOnet Names Server | |
History
In May 2012, Khusf District was separated from Birjand County in the establishment of Khusf County, which was divided into two districts and five rural districts, with the city of Khusf as its capital.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2016 National Census, the county's population was 27,600 in 7,492 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Khusf County's population and administrative structure are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2016[2] |
|---|---|
| Central District | 18,248 |
| Khusf RD | 6,466 |
| Khvor RD | 2,476 |
| Khusf (city) | 5,716 |
| Mohammadshahr (city) | 3,590 |
| Jolgeh-ye Mazhan District | 9,351 |
| Barakuh RD | 2,406 |
| Jolgeh-ye Mazhan RD | 3,520 |
| Qaleh Zari RD | 3,425 |
| Total | 27,600 |
| RD = Rural District | |
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (20 March 2023). "Khusf County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 29. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (6 May 2012). "Approval letter regarding country divisions in South Khorasan province (Birjand County)" (PDF). RRK (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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