Nur County (Persian: شهرستان نور) is in Mazandaran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Nur.[4]

Nur County
Persian: شهرستان نور
Location of Nur County in Mazandaran province (center left, pink)
Location of Nur County in Mazandaran province (center left, pink)
Location of Mazandaran province in Iran
Location of Mazandaran province in Iran
Coordinates: 36°19′N 51°49′E / 36.317°N 51.817°E / 36.317; 51.817[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceMazandaran
CapitalNur
DistrictsCentral, Baladeh, Chamestan
Area
 • Total
2,675.00 km2 (1,032.82 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total
121,531
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Nur County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9207270" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 104,807 in 27,699 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 109,281 people in 32,461 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 121,531 in 39,350 households.[3]

Administrative divisions

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

Nur County Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[5] 2011[6] 2016[3]
Central District 57,530 61,497 69,601
Mian Band RD 8,719 9,935 11,065
Natel Kenar-e Olya RD 10,809 11,524 13,328
Natel Kenar-e Sofla RD 2,975 3,161 3,091
Izadshahr (city) 6,882 6,797 7,439
Nur (city) 21,806 22,978 26,947
Ruyan (city) 6,339 7,102 7,731
Baladeh District 6,594 5,739 7,630
Owzrud RD 1,811 1,400 2,452
Sheykh Fazlolah-e Nuri RD 2,114 2,327 3,231
Tatarestaq RD 1,535 975 977
Baladeh (city) 1,134 1,037 970
Chamestan District 40,683 42,045 44,300
Lavij RD 3,229 2,968 3,239
Mianrud RD 13,906 13,953 14,259
Natel-e Restaq RD 14,067 14,507 15,608
Chamestan (city) 9,481 10,617 11,194
Total 104,807 109,281 121,531
RD = Rural District

See also

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  Media related to Nur County at Wikimedia Commons

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (22 October 2024). "Nur County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  2. ^ Management and Planning Organization of Mazandaran, 2006
  3. ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Mazandaran Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  4. ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024) [Approved 21 June 1369]. Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the divisions of Mazandaran province, centered in Sari city. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Subject Letter 3233.1.5.53; Notification 83346/T144K. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
  5. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Mazandaran 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.
  6. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Mazandaran Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.