Central District (Malekshahi County)
The Central District of Malekshahi County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان ملکشاهی) is in Ilam province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Arkavaz.
In November 2008, Malekshahi District was separated from Mehran County in the establishment of Malekshahi County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Arkavaz as its capital.
The National Census in 2011 counted 16,144 people in 4,043 households. At the latest census in 2016, the district had 15,374 inhabitants in 4,453 households.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Chamzey RD | 2,957 | 2,722 |
| Shuhan RD | 829 | 675 |
| Arkavaz (city) | 12,358 | 11,977 |
| Total | 16,144 | 15,374 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
