Sareyn County
Sareyn County (Persian: شهرستان سرعین) is in Ardabil province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Sareyn.
History
In July 2009, Sareyn District was separated from Ardabil County in the establishment of Sareyn County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Sareyn as its capital and only city.
Demographics
Population
The National Census in 2011 counted 18,231 people in 5,214 households. At the 2016 census, the county's population was 18,200 in 5,338 households.
After the census, the village of Irdemousa was elevated to the status of a city.
Administrative divisions
Sareyn County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 13,062 | 13,305 |
| Ab-e Garm RD | 3,950 | 3,825 |
| Alvars RD | 4,672 | 4,021 |
| Sareyn (city) | 4,440 | 5,459 |
| Sabalan District | 5,169 | 4,895 |
| Arjestan RD | 3,269 | 3,097 |
| Sabalan RD | 1,900 | 1,798 |
| Irdemousa (city) | ||
| Total | 18,231 | 18,200 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
See also
Media related to Sareyn County at Wikimedia Commons
