Qohestan District
Qohestan District (Persian: بخش قهستان) is in Darmian County, South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Qohestan.
History
After the 2006 National Census, the village of Qohestan was elevated to the status of a city.
After the 2016 census, Fakhrud Rural District was separated from the district, and Miyandasht Rural District from the Central District in the establishment of Miyandasht District. In addition, Nughab Rural District was established in the Central District, and Kushkak Rural District in Qohestan District.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 15,295 in 4,349 households. The following census in 2011 counted 15,486 people in 4,380 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 14,295 inhabitants in 4,326 households.
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhrud RD | 5,446 | 5,183 | 4,889 |
| Kushkak RD | |||
| Qohestan RD | 9,849 | 7,275 | 7,084 |
| Qohestan (city) | 3,028 | 2,322 | |
| Total | 15,295 | 15,486 | 14,295 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
