Khamir County (Persian: شهرستان خمیر) is in Hormozgan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Bandar Khamir.[3]
Khamir County Persian: شهرستان خمیر | |
|---|---|
 Location of Khamir County in Hormozgan province (left, purple) | |
 Location of Hormozgan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 27°14′N 55°28′E / 27.233°N 55.467°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Hormozgan |
| Capital | Bandar Khamir |
| Districts | Central, Kahurestan, Ruydar |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 56,148 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
History
After the 2006 National Census, the village Ruydar was elevated to the status of a city. After the 2016 census, two villages merged to form the city of Pol.[4] Kahurestan Rural District was separated from the Central District in the establishment of Kahurestan District, which included the newly formed Latidan Rural District. In addition, Keshar Rural District was established in the Central District.[5]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 47,545 in 10,320 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 52,968 people in 13,245 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 56,148 in 16,071 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Khamir County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 35,917 | 39,119 | 41,821 |
| Keshar RD[a] | |||
| Khamir RD | 11,648 | 9,641 | 10,602 |
| Kahurestan RD | 12,962 | 14,861 | 15,899 |
| Bandar Khamir (city) | 11,307 | 14,617 | 15,320 |
| Pol (city)[b] | |||
| Kahurestan District[a] | |||
| Kahurestan RD | |||
| Latidan RD[a] | |||
| Ruydar District | 11,628 | 13,459 | 14,327 |
| Rudbar RD | 3,079 | 3,836 | 4,024 |
| Ruydar RD | 8,549 | 3,589 | 3,745 |
| Ruydar (city) | 6,034 | 6,558 | |
| Total | 47,545 | 52,968 | 56,148 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
See also
Media related to Khamir County at Wikimedia Commons
