Namshir District (Persian: بخش نمشیر) is in Baneh County, Kurdistan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Kani Sur.[3]
Namshir District Persian: بخش نمشیر | |
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  Namshir District .svg) Namshir District | |
| Coordinates: 36°04′21″N 45°42′09″E / 36.07250°N 45.70250°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kurdistan |
| County | Baneh |
| Capital | Kani Sur |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,423 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the district's population was 19,018 in 3,561 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 17,328 people in 3,846 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 17,423 inhabitants in 4,832 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[4] | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowalhasan RD | 4,937 | 4,527 | 5,614 |
| Kani Sur RD | 6,307 | 5,765 | 5,435 |
| Nameh Shir RD | 6,643 | 5,729 | 5,090 |
| Kani Sur (city) | 1,131 | 1,307 | 1,284 |
| Total | 19,018 | 17,328 | 17,423 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
