Pishkamar District (Persian: بخش پیشکمر) is in Kalaleh County, Golestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Faraghi (formerly the village of Pishkamar).[3]
Pishkamar District Persian: بخش پیشکمر | |
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  Pishkamar District | |
| Coordinates: 37°34′06″N 55°46′59″E / 37.56833°N 55.78306°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Golestan |
| County | Kalaleh |
| Capital | Faraghi |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 26,977 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
History
After the 2006 National Census, Zavkuh Rural District was separated from the Central District in the establishment of Pishkamar District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Arab Dagh Rural District.[3] After the 2011 census, the village of Pishkamar was elevated to the status of the city of Faraghi.[4]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 26,409 people in 6,529 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 26,977 inhabitants in 7,394 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[5] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Arab Dagh RD | 14,644 | 14,803 |
| Zavkuh RD | 11,765 | 6,397 |
| Faraghi (city)[a] | 5,777 | |
| Total | 26,409 | 26,977 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
