County in Kermanshah, Iran
| Dalahu County Persian: شهرستان دالاهو | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Location of Dalahu County in Kermanshah province (center, yellow) | |
 Location of Kermanshah province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 34°23′N 46°13′E / 34.383°N 46.217°E / 34.383; 46.217 | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Kermanshah |
| Capital | Kerend-e Gharb |
| Districts | Central, Gahvareh |
| Population | |
| • Total | 35,987 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Dalahu County (Persian: شهرستان دالاهو) is in Kermanshah province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Kerend-e Gharb. Dalahu was separated from Eslamabad-e Gharb County in 2004.
History
After the 2011 National Census, the village of Shahrak-e Rijab, after merging with several other villages, was elevated to city status as Rizhaw.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 42,310 in 9,665 households. The following census in 2011 counted 39,837 people in 10,364 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 35,987 in 10,266 households.
Administrative divisions
Dalahu County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 21,734 | 21,741 | 20,215 |
| Ban Zardeh RD | 6,700 | 7,017 | 3,212 |
| Bivanij RD | 1,458 | 1,208 | 1,036 |
| Howmeh-ye Kerend RD | 5,682 | 5,205 | 4,262 |
| Kerend-e Gharb (city) | 7,894 | 8,311 | 7,798 |
| Rizhaw (city) | 3,907 | ||
| Gahvareh District | 20,576 | 17,762 | 15,606 |
| Gurani RD | 6,514 | 5,093 | 4,599 |
| Qalkhani RD | 9,354 | 8,050 | 6,957 |
| Gahvareh (city) | 4,708 | 4,619 | 4,050 |
| Total | 42,310 | 39,837 | 35,987 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Media related to Dalahu County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Also romanized as Ŝāhrestāne Dālāhu
- Formerly the village of Shahrak-e Rijab
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (10 December 2024). "Dalahu County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Kermanshah Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- Aref, Mohammad Reza (2 January 1391) . Divisional reforms and changes in Kermanshah province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 1.4.42.139955; Letter 58538/T26118H; Notification 10495/T32691K. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2024 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammadreza (c. 2023) . Recognizing Shahrak-e Rijab from the functions of Dalahu County in Kermanshah province after merging with a number of villages as the city of Rizhaw. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Proposal 76760/42/1/4/1; Letter 158802/T38854H. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Kermanshah Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Kermanshah Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
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