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Ahuran District

Coordinates: 26°44′04″N 60°35′40″E / 26.73444°N 60.59444°E / 26.73444; 60.59444
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Ahuran District
Persian: بخش آهوران
Ahuran District is located in Iran
Ahuran District
Ahuran District
Coordinates: 26°44′04″N 60°35′40″E / 26.73444°N 60.59444°E / 26.73444; 60.59444[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceSistan and Baluchestan
CountyNik Shahr
CapitalChanef
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total12,453
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Ahuran District (Persian: بخش آهوران) is in Nik Shahr County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Chanef.[3]

History

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In August 2013, Chanef Rural District was separated from Lashar District in the establishment of Ahuran District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Kahiri Rural District.[3] After the 2016 National Census, the village of Chanef was elevated to the status of a city.[4]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2016 census, the district's population was 12,453 inhabitants in 3,385 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Ahuran District Population
Administrative Divisions 2016[2]
Chanef RD 9,964
Kahiri RD 2,489
Chanef (city)[a]
Total 12,453
RD = Rural District

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Became a city after the 2016 census[4]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (16 April 2023). "Ahuran District (Nik Shahr County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 11. Archived from the original (Excel) on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammadreza (1 August 2013). "Creation and implementation of country divisions in Sistan and Baluchestan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b Fazli, Rahmani. "The Minister of Interior agreed to convert the village of Chanef into a city". Nik Shahr Khabar (in Persian). Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2023.