| Native name | Persian: شهرستان آبادان |
|---|---|
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Khuzestan |
| Capital | Abadan |
| Parts style | para |
| P 1 | Central |
| P 2 | Arvandkenar |
| Population as of | 2016 |
| Population total | 298090 |
| Coordinates | 30°13′00″N 48°38′15″E |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
Abadan County (Persian: شهرستان آبادان) is in Khuzestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Abadan, on Abadan Island.[1]
History
After the 2011 National Census, the village of Chavibdeh was elevated to the status of a city.[2]
On May 11, 2020, Iran imposed a COVID-19 lockdown in Abadan County. All shops and offices in the county, except essential services, closed during this period. Authorities also closed access to Abadan from the Ahvaz and Bandar Mahshahr points of entry. These restrictions would expire on May 25.[3]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 275,126 in 58,870 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 271,484 people in 69,946 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 298,090 in 85,015 households.[6]
Administrative divisions
Abadan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[4] | 2011[5] | 2016[6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 250,116 | 247,273 | 270,622 |
| Bahmanshir-e Jonubi RD | 8,812 | 8,189 | 9,943 |
| Bahmanshir-e Shomali RD | 4,017 | 4,977 | 5,306 |
| Shalahi RD | 19,299 | 14,111 | 15,991 |
| Abadan (city) | 217,988 | 212,744 | 231,476 |
| Chavibdeh (city) | 7,252 | 7,906 | |
| Arvandkenar District | 25,010 | 24,211 | 27,461 |
| Minubar RD | 9,800 | 10,052 | 10,574 |
| Nasar RD | 5,275 | 5,102 | 5,585 |
| Nowabad RD | 174 | 148 | 129 |
| Arvandkenar (city) | 9,761 | 8,909 | 11,173 |
| Total | 275,126 | 271,484 | 298,090 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
References
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (26 July 2014 [Approved 21 June 1369]). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Khuzestan province, centered in the city of Ahvaz" (in Persian). rc.majlis.ir. Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 3233.1.5.53; Letter 907-93808; Notification 82830/T126K. Archived 17 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 January 2024. – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
- ^ Davodi, Parviz (c. 2023 [Approved 18 September 1386]). "Turning the villages of Darkhoveyn and Chavibdeh into cities" (in Persian). qavanin.ir. Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 42/1/42/136214; Letter 58538/T26118AH. Archived 7 August 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 7 August 2023. – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ "COVID-19 Alert: Iran Imposes Lockdown on Abadan County Through May 15, Add'l Restrictions in 9 Cities". WorldAware. 2020-05-11. Archived from the original on 26 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Khuzestan Province" (Excel) (in Persian). amar.org.ir. The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived 20 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Khuzestan Province" (Excel) (in Persian). irandataportal.syr.edu. The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived 18 January 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 December 2022. – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Khuzestan Province" (Excel) (in Persian). amar.org.ir. The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived 21 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 December 2022.