Zabol County
Zabol County (Persian: شهرستان زابل) is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Zabol.
History
After the 2006 National Census, Miyankongi District was separated from the county in the establishment of Miyankongi County.
After the 2011 census, Posht Ab District was separated from the county in establishing Nimruz County, and Shib Ab District to establish Hamun County.
After the 2016 census, Heydarabad Rural District was created in the Central District, and Karbasak District was formed, including the new Karbasak and Zhalehi Rural Districts.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 317,357 in 67,778 households. The following census in 2011 counted 259,356 people in 63,645 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 165,666 in 43,701 households.
Administrative divisions
Zabol County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 160,295 | 171,940 | 165,634 |
| Bonjar RD | 26,034 | 30,130 | 26,924 |
| Heydarabad RD | |||
| Bonjar (city) | 3,619 | 4,088 | 3,760 |
| Zabol (city) | 130,642 | 137,722 | 134,950 |
| Karbasak District | |||
| Karbasak RD | |||
| Zhalehi RD | |||
| Miyankongi District | 73,254 | ||
| Dust Mohammad RD | 20,788 | ||
| Jahanabad RD | 16,438 | ||
| Margan RD | 13,954 | ||
| Qorqori RD | 15,172 | ||
| Dust Mohammad (city) | 6,902 | ||
| Posht Ab District | 40,434 | 45,466 | |
| Adimi RD | 15,157 | 17,820 | |
| Bazi RD | 5,009 | 4,580 | |
| Qaemabad RD | 13,039 | 15,637 | |
| Sefidabeh RD | 4,255 | 4,101 | |
| Adimi (city) | 2,974 | 3,328 | |
| Shib Ab District | 43,374 | 41,520 | |
| Kuh-e Khajeh RD | 6,482 | 1,601 | |
| Lutak RD | 14,019 | 13,167 | |
| Mohammadabad RD | 14,489 | 13,641 | |
| Teymurabad RD | 6,209 | 5,879 | |
| Mohammadabad (city) | 2,175 | 2,681 | |
| Ali Akbar (city) | 4,551 | ||
| Total | 317,357 | 259,356 | 165,666 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Media related to Zabol County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- ^ Renamed Hirmand County
- ^ Established after the 2016 census
- ^ Transferred to Miyankongi County, renamed Hirmand County
- ^ Transferred to Nimruz County
- ^ Transferred to Hamun County
- ^ Formerly the village of Shahrak-e Ali Akbar
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (14 January 2025). "Zabol County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Sistan and Baluchestan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (5 March 2013) [Approved 21 June 1369]. Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Sistan and Baluchestan province, centered in the city of Zahedan. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 3233.1.5.53; Letter 907-93808; Notification 82822/T129. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2023 – via Research Center of the System of Laws of the Islamic Council of the Farabi Library of Mobile Users.
- ^ Davodi, Parviz (c. 2023) [Approved 9 October 1387]. Changing the name of Miyankongi County from the functions of Sistan and Baluchestan province to Hirmand County. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 42/1/42/38562; Letter 158802/T38854H. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Davodi, Parviz (c. 2023) [Approved 5 March 1386]. "Reforms of national divisions in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Zabol County". qavanin.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Proposal 4/1/42/149078; Letter 58538/T26118AH. Archived from the original on 21 July 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (c. 2023) [Approved 29 September 1391]. "Carrying out national divisions about Saberi and Teymurabad and Nimruz and Hamun Counties of Sistan and Baluchestan province". qavanin.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 174107/42/4/1. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Jahangiri, Ishaq (16 July 1400) [Approved 13 April 1400]. Approval letter regarding country divisions in Zehak and Zabol Counties of Sistan and Baluchestan province. dotic.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 160993. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of Iran.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Sistan and Baluchestan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Sistan and Baluchestan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
- ^ Davodi, Parviz (c. 2024) [Approved 29 July 1386]. Letter of approval regarding the conversion of Ali Akbar village from Kuh-e Khajeh Rural District of Shib Ab District of Zabol County in Sistan and Baluchestan province to Ali Akbar city. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 93023/42/1/4; Letter 58538/T26118H; Notification 166199/T38077K. Archived from the original on 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
