The Central District of Mehrestan County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان مهرستان) is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Mehrestan.

History

After the 2006 National Census, Zaboli District was separated from Saravan County, and Ashar District from Sarbaz County in the establishment of Zaboli County (renamed Mehrestan County).

After the 2016 census, Dehi Rural District was established in the Central District and Birk Rural District was separated from the district in the establishment of Birk District, which was divided into two rural districts including the new Birk-e Sharqi Rural District.

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 44,972 people in 10,541 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 54,630 inhabitants in 13,478 households.

Administrative divisions

Central District (Mehrestan County) Population

Administrative Divisions	2011	2016
Birk RD	8,683	11,057
Dehi RD
Zaboli RD	26,177	31,328
Mehrestan (city)	10,112	12,245
Total	44,972	54,630
RD = Rural District

See also

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