County in Gilan, Iran
| Sowme'eh Sara County Persian: شهرستان صومعهسرا | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Location of Sowme'eh Sara County in Gilan province (center, yellow) | |
 Location of Gilan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′N 49°17′E / 37.383°N 49.283°E / 37.383; 49.283 | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Gilan |
| Capital | Sowme'eh Sara |
| Districts | Central, Mirza Kuchek Janghli, Taher Gurab, Tulem, Ziabar |
| Population | |
| • Total | 125,074 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Sowme'eh Sara County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9207016" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
Sowme'eh Sara County (Persian: شهرستان صومعهسرا) is in Gilan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Sowme'eh Sara. The county is in the west of Gilan and is surrounded by Fuman County, Masal County, and Bandar-e Anzali County.
History
After the 2016 National Census, Pishkhan Rural District was created in the Central District, and Taher Gurab Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Taher Gurab District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Abatar Rural District. Ziabar Rural District was also separated from the Central District in the formation of Ziabar District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Baham Bar Rural District.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 129,629 in 35,636 households. The following census in 2011 counted 127,757 people in 39,238 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 125,074 in 41,975 households.
Administrative divisions
Sowme'eh Sara County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 75,412 | 77,089 | 78,144 |
| Kasma RD | 16,062 | 14,675 | 12,198 |
| Pishkhan RD | |||
| Taher Gurab RD | 11,441 | 10,497 | 8,997 |
| Ziabar RD | 11,387 | 10,939 | 9,866 |
| Sowme'eh Sara (city) | 36,522 | 40,978 | 47,083 |
| Mirza Kuchek Janghli District | 24,862 | 23,086 | 21,139 |
| Gurab Zarmikh RD | 15,672 | 14,333 | 12,774 |
| Markiyeh RD | 5,007 | 4,165 | 3,525 |
| Gurab Zarmikh (city) | 4,183 | 4,588 | 4,840 |
| Taher Gurab District | |||
| Abatar RD | |||
| Taher Gurab RD | |||
| Tulem District | 29,355 | 27,582 | 25,791 |
| Hend Khaleh RD | 13,109 | 12,572 | 11,013 |
| Tulem RD | 9,451 | 8,539 | 8,043 |
| Marjaghal (city) | 6,795 | 6,471 | 6,735 |
| Ziabar District | |||
| Baham Bar RD | |||
| Ziabar RD | |||
| Total | 129,629 | 127,757 | 125,074 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Media related to Sowme'eh Sara County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (15 October 2024). "Sowme'eh Sara County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- Habibi, Hassan (21 October 2015) . Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Gilan province centered on the city of Rasht. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 3233.1.5.53; Notification 82846/T135K. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2023 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
- ^ Jahangiri, Ishaq (c. 2023) . Letter of approval regarding national divisions in Sowme'eh Sara County of Gilan province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Propoal 186695. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Gilan 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): Gilan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
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