| Native name | Persian: شهرستان رودبار |
|---|---|
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Gilan |
| Capital | Rudbar |
| Parts style | para |
| P 1 | Central |
| P 2 | Amarlu |
| P 3 | Khorgam |
| P 4 | Lowshan |
| P 5 | Rahmatabad and Blukat |
| Population as of | 2016 |
| Population total | 94720 |
| Coordinates | 36°50′N 49°40′E |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
Rudbar County (Persian: شهرستان رودبار) is in Gilan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Rudbar.[1]
History
In 2024, 12 villages and the city of Lowshan were separated from the Central District in the formation of Lowshan District, including the new Jamalabad and Pachenar Rural Districts.[2]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 101,884 in 27,902 households.[3] The following census in 2011 counted 100,943 people in 30,312 households.[4] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 94,720 in 31,146 households.[5]
Administrative divisions
Rudbar County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[3] | 2011[4] | 2016[5] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 65,797 | 68,631 | 63,336 |
| Kalashtar RD | 5,327 | 5,329 | 4,289 |
| Rostamabad-e Jonubi RD | 3,623 | 3,489 | 3,657 |
| Rostamabad-e Shomali RD | 2,782 | 2,549 | 2,478 |
| Lowshan (city) | 14,596 | 15,193 | 13,032 |
| Manjil (city) | 16,028 | 17,396 | 15,630 |
| Rostamabad (city) | 11,987 | 13,749 | 13,746 |
| Rudbar (city) | 11,454 | 10,926 | 10,504 |
| Amarlu District | 7,970 | 6,960 | 7,208 |
| Jirandeh RD | 2,826 | 2,372 | 2,656 |
| Kalisham RD | 2,528 | 2,004 | 2,232 |
| Jirandeh (city) | 2,616 | 2,584 | 2,320 |
| Khurgam District | 10,465 | 9,785 | 9,284 |
| Dolfak RD | 3,242 | 3,093 | 2,449 |
| Khurgam RD | 5,715 | 5,276 | 5,223 |
| Barehsar (city) | 1,508 | 1,416 | 1,612 |
| Lowshan District[a] | |||
| Jamalabad RD[a] | |||
| Pachenar RD[a] | |||
| Lowshan (city) | 14,596 | 15,193 | 13,032 |
| Rahmatabad and Blukat District | 17,652 | 15,567 | 14,891 |
| Blukat RD | 5,710 | 4,859 | 4,440 |
| Dasht-e Veyl RD | 5,416 | 4,628 | 4,927 |
| Rahmatabad RD | 4,855 | 4,402 | 4,014 |
| Tutkabon (city) | 1,671 | 1,678 | 1,510 |
| Total | 101,884 | 100,943 | 94,720 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
The Royal County Council of Rudbar
The Royal Council of Rudbar County visited the Persian Royal Court and had a meeting with his majesty, King Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. The Honorable Members of The Council included:
- The President of the Rudbar County Council: Mr. Ziaeddin Tavakkoli Bivarzeni Amarlu, 8th from right
- The Vice President of the Rudbar County Council: Mr. Talesh Khan Valizadeh Elysee, 10th from right
- The MP of Rudbar County: Mr. Mahmud Tavassoli Manjili, 7th from right
- Mr. Ali Naqi Arefi, 1st person from the right
- Mr. Alexander Jabbari Manjili, 2nd from the right
- Mr. Namdar Khan Sharifi Pirkuhi Amarlu, 3rd of the Right
- Mr. Fazel Tavassoli Manjili, 4th person from the right
- Mr. Mehdi Ebrahimi Luya, 5th person from the right
- Mr. Mohammad Mehraban Kalatei, 6th from Right
- Mr. Hassan Hassan Malekzadeh, 9th person from the right
- Mr. Sattar Khan Salimi Galangashi Amarlu, 11th from Right
- Mr. Manuchehr Khan Salimi Galangashi Amarlu, 12th person from right
- Mr. Jacob Latifi Doabsari, 13th of the Right
- Mr. Reza Hashemi Skolk, 15th from the right
Notes
References
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