Nain County (Persian: شهرستان نائین) is in Isfahan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Nain.[3]

Nain County
Persian: شهرستان نائین
Location of Nain County in Isfahan province (right, green)
Location of Nain County in Isfahan province (right, green)
Location of Isfahan province in Iran
Location of Isfahan province in Iran
Coordinates: 33°22′N 53°29′E / 33.367°N 53.483°E / 33.367; 53.483[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceIsfahan
CapitalNain
DistrictsCentral, Anarak
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
39,261
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

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After the 2006 National Census, Khur and Biabanak District was separated from the county in the establishment of Khur and Biabanak County.[4] The village of Bafran was elevated to the status of a city.[5]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 54,298 in 15,919 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 38,077 people in 12,123 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 39,261 in 13,378 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Nain County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.

Nain County Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[6] 2011[7] 2016[2]
Central District 33,906 34,177 35,440
Bafran RD 3,603 1,782 1,483
Baharestan RD 1,603 1,444 1,302
Kuhestan RD 1,735 992 996
Lay Siyah RD 2,541 2,553 2,302
Bafran (city) 2,027 1,978
Nain (city) 24,424 25,379 27,379
Anarak District 2,904 3,900 3,820
Chupanan RD 1,619 2,423 1,917
Anarak (city) 1,285 1,477 1,903
Khur and Biabanak District[a] 17,488
Biabanak RD 4,710
Jandaq RD 208
Nakhlestan RD 2,396
Jandaq (city) 3,958
Khur (city) 6,216
Total 54,298 38,077 39,261
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Media related to Nain County at Wikimedia Commons

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (20 June 2023). "Nain County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 10. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Isfahan province, centered in the city of Isfahan". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud (1 August 2009). "Khur and Biabanak County was added to the map of country divisions". Minister of Interior (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  5. ^ Dostali, Majid (25 September 1388). "Amendment letter of approval regarding the recognition of Farrokhi and Bafran villages from the functions of Nain County in Isfahan province as Farrokhi and Bafran cities". SOLH (in Persian). Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 10. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 10. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.