Gerash County
Gerash County (Persian: شهرستان گراش) is located in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Gerash.
History
In February 2008, Gerash District was separated from Larestan County in the establishment of Gerash County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Gerash as its capital and only city at the time.
Demographics
Ethnicity
Gerash was traditionally part of the region of Irahistan. Gerash's inhabitants are Achomi people.
Population
The National Census in 2011 counted 47,055 people in 12,839 households. At the 2016 census, the county's population was 53,907 in 15,155 households.
After the census, the village of Arad was elevated to the status of a city.
Administrative divisions
Gerash County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 39,919 | 46,878 |
| Fedagh RD | 5,944 | 8,689 |
| Khalili RD | 3,382 | 3,720 |
| Gerash (city) | 30,593 | 34,469 |
| Arad District | 7,136 | 7,029 |
| Arad RD | 5,767 | 5,443 |
| Sabz Push RD | 1,369 | 1,586 |
| Arad (city) | ||
| Total | 47,055 | 53,907 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
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