Khonj County
Khonj County (Persian: شهرستان خنج) is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khonj.
Demographics
Language and ethnicity
Khonj was traditionally part of the region of Irahistan. Khonj's inhabitants are Achomi people.
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 37,978 in 7,025 households. The following census in 2011 counted 41,133 people in 9,121 households. At the 2016 census, the county's population was 41,359 in 10,708 households.
After the census, the village of Mahmeleh was elevated to the status of a city.
Administrative divisions
Khonj County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 30,779 | 31,644 | 31,732 |
| Seyfabad RD | 8,091 | 9,159 | 8,992 |
| Tang-e Narak RD | 3,341 | 3,693 | 3,523 |
| Khonj (city) | 19,347 | 18,792 | 19,217 |
| Mahmeleh District | 7,199 | 8,998 | 9,625 |
| Baghan RD | 3,274 | 3,957 | 4,173 |
| Mahmeleh RD | 3,925 | 5,041 | 5,452 |
| Mahmeleh (city) | |||
| Total | 37,978 | 41,133 | 41,359 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Media related to Khonj County at Wikimedia Commons
