District in South Khorasan province, Iran
District in South Khorasan, Iran
Qohestan District (Persian : بخش قهستان ) is in Darmian County , South Khorasan province, Iran . Its capital is the city of Qohestan .[3]
History
After the 2006 National Census, the village of Qohestan was elevated to the status of a city.[4]
After the 2016 census, Fakhrud Rural District was separated from the district, and Miyandasht Rural District from the Central District in the establishment of Miyandasht District . In addition, Nughab Rural District was established in the Central District, and Kushkak Rural District in Qohestan District.[5]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the district's population was 15,295 in 4,349 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 15,486 people in 4,380 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 14,295 inhabitants in 4,326 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Qohestan District Population
Administrative Divisions
2006[6]
2011[7]
2016[2]
Fakhrud RD [a]
5,446
5,183
4,889
Kushkak RD [b]
Qohestan RD
9,849
7,275
7,084
Qohestan (city)
3,028
2,322
Total
15,295
15,486
14,295
RD = Rural District
See also
Iran portal
Notes
References