Central District (Khodabandeh County)
The Central District of Khodabandeh County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان خدابنده) is in Zanjan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Qeydar.
History
After the 2006 National Census, the village of Sohrevard rose to city status. After the 2011 census, the village of Karasf became a city, and the village of Nurabad was elevated to the status of the city of Nurbahar.
In 2019, Howmeh Rural District was separated from the Central District in the establishment of Do Tappeh District, which was divided into two rural districts including the new Tup Qarah Rural District.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 84,361 in 19,207 households. The following census in 2011 counted 92,341 people in 24,997 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 93,005 inhabitants in 26,863 households.
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howmeh RD | 19,186 | 19,592 | 18,005 |
| Karasf RD | 11,263 | 12,957 | 7,998 |
| Khararud RD | 22,070 | 22,634 | 17,981 |
| Sohrevard RD | 6,317 | 803 | 382 |
| Karasf (city) | 3,083 | ||
| Nurbahar (city) | 3,644 | ||
| Qeydar (city) | 25,525 | 30,251 | 34,921 |
| Sohrevard (city) | 6,104 | 6,991 | |
| Total | 84,361 | 92,341 | 93,005 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
