Basht County
Basht County (Persian: شهرستان باشت) is in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Basht.
History
After the National Census of 2006, Basht District was separated from Gachsaran County in the establishment of Basht County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Basht as its capital and only city at the time.
Demographics
Population
The census in 2011 counted 20,699 people in 5,022 households. At the 2016 census, the county's population was 21,690 in 5,781 households.
After the census, the village of Bustan was elevated to the status of a city.
Administrative divisions
Basht County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 14,516 | 15,667 |
| Kuh Mareh Khami RD | 2,326 | 2,428 |
| Sarab Biz RD | 2,924 | 2,475 |
| Basht (city) | 9,266 | 10,764 |
| Bustan District | 6,059 | 5,941 |
| Babuyi RD | 4,233 | 4,341 |
| Talkhab RD | 1,826 | 1,600 |
| Bustan (city) | ||
| Total | 20,699 | 21,690 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
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