District in Kerman, Iran
| Golestan District Persian: بخش گلستان | |
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| District | |
  Golestan District | |
| Coordinates: 29°01′20″N 55°40′52″E / 29.02222°N 55.68111°E / 29.02222; 55.68111 | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kerman |
| County | Sirjan |
| Capital | Khvaju Shahr |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,061 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Golestan District (Persian: بخش گلستان) is in Sirjan County, Kerman province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khvaju Shahr.
History
After the 2006 National Census, Golestan and Malekabad Rural Districts were separated from the Central District in the formation of Golestan District. After the 2011 census, the village of Malekabad was elevated to city status as Khvaju Shahr.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 3,818 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 17,061 inhabitants in 5,045 households.
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Golestan RD | 4,695 | 5,647 |
| Malekabad RD | 8,894 | 8,936 |
| Khvaju Shahr (city) | 2,478 | |
| Total | 13,589 | 17,061 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
Notes
- Formerly the village of Malekabad
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (9 December 2024). "Golestan District (Sirjan County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Kerman Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammadreza (6 October 2011). "Nine new cities were added to the map of the country's divisions, with some changes in the geographical map of three provinces". farsnews.com (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 17 April 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2023 – via Fars Media Corporation.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Kerman Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
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