Central District (Mamasani County)
The Central District of Mamasani County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان ممسنی) is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Nurabad.
History
After the 2006 National Census, the village of Khumeh Zar-e Sofla was elevated to the city of Khumeh Zar.
In March 2019, Jowzar Rural District was separated from the district in the establishment of Jowzar District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Pereshkaft Rural District.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the Central District's population was 97,206 in 21,208 households. The following census in 2011 counted 98,973 people in 26,209 households. At the latest census in 2016, the district had 98,816 inhabitants in 29,160 households.
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakesh-e Do RD | 6,625 | 5,483 | 5,271 |
| Bakesh-e Yek RD | 17,107 | 11,484 | 11,006 |
| Fahlian RD | 5,163 | 4,920 | 4,495 |
| Javid-e Mahuri RD | 9,122 | 8,425 | 7,729 |
| Jowzar RD | 7,521 | 6,830 | 7,037 |
| Khumeh Zar (city) | 6,095 | 6,220 | |
| Nurabad (city) | 51,668 | 55,736 | 57,058 |
| Total | 97,206 | 98,973 | 98,816 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
