The Central District of Meshgin Shahr County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان مشگين شهر) is in Ardabil province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Meshginshahr.[3]
Central District (Meshgin Shahr County) Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان مشگين شهر | |
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  Central District (Meshgin Shahr County) | |
| Coordinates: 38°23′32″N 47°38′36″E / 38.39222°N 47.64333°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Ardabil |
| County | Meshgin Shahr |
| Capital | Meshginshahr |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 107,557 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
History
In March 2012, Meshgin-e Gharbi Rural District and Shaban Rural District were separated from the district in the establishment of Qosabeh District. At the same time, the village of Qosabeh rose to the status of a city and became the district capital.[4]
In July 2019, the village of Alni was elevated to the status of a city.[5]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the district's population was 112,128 in 26,284 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 114,726 people in 30,979 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 107,557 inhabitants living in 32,434 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dasht RD | 19,750 | 18,662 | 23,699 |
| Meshgin-e Gharbi RD[a] | 15,277 | 14,185 | |
| Meshgin-e Sharqi RD | 10,335 | 10,624 | 9,749 |
| Shaban RD[a] | 5,470 | 4,372 | |
| Alni (city)[b] | |||
| Meshginshahr (city) | 61,296 | 66,883 | 74,109 |
| Total | 112,128 | 114,726 | 107,557 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
