County in Hormozgan province, Iran
For the city, see
Minab . For other places with the same name, see
Minab .
County in Hormozgan, Iran
Minab County (Persian : شهرستان میناب ) is in Hormozgan province, Iran . Its capital is the city of Minab .[ 3]
After the 2006 National Census, Byaban District was separated from the county in the establishment of Sirik County , which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Bandar Sirik as its capital and only city at the time.[ 4] Band-e Zarak Rural District was separated from the Central District in the establishment of Band-e Zarak District , which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Kargan Rural District .[ 5] The villages of Hasht Bandi [ 6] and Senderk rose to city status.
After the 2011 census, the village of Tirur was elevated to the status of a city.[ 7]
After the 2016 census, Karian Rural District was separated from the Central District in the establishment of Karian District , which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Talang Rural District .[ 8] Tiab Rural District was also separated from the Central District in the formation of Tiab District , which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Sarbaran Rural District .[ 9]
In 2019, three villages in Band-e Zarak District were elevated to the status of cities: Band-e Zarak ,[ 10] [ 11] Kargan [ 12] and Zehuki .[ 13]
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 254,304 in 50,478 households.[ 14] The following census in 2011 counted 235,705 people in 56,106 households.[ 15] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 259,221 in 68,906 households.[ 2]
Administrative divisions [ edit ]
Minab County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
Minab County Population
Administrative Divisions
2006[ 14]
2011[ 15]
2016[ 2]
Central District
170,419
142,745
158,650
Band-e Zarak RD
39,334
Gurband RD
16,513
17,761
14,087
Howmeh RD
27,577
26,910
29,437
Karian RD
14,537
15,203
16,814
Tiab RD
17,835
19,642
20,271
Minab (city)
54,623
63,229
73,170
Tirur (city)
4,871
Band-e Zarak District
42,929
47,845
Band-e Zarak RD
30,548
34,121
Kargan RD
12,381
13,724
Band-e Zarak (city)[ a]
Kargan (city)[ b]
Zehuki (city)[ c]
Byaban District [ d]
38,251
Bemani RD
11,633
Byaban RD
11,667
Sirik RD
11,311
Sirik (city)
3,640
Karian District [ e]
Karian RD
Talang RD [ e]
Senderk District
19,501
23,624
22,126
Bondar RD
3,512
4,038
3,730
Dar Pahn RD
6,118
7,832
7,537
Senderk RD
9,871
9,730
8,944
Senderk (city)
2,024
1,915
Tiab District [ f]
Sarbaran RD [ f]
Tiab RD
Tukahur District
26,133
26,407
30,564
Cheraghabad RD
18,281
13,619
15,241
Tukahur RD
7,852
8,350
8,605
Hasht Bandi (city)
4,438
6,718
Total
254,304
235,705
259,221
RD = Rural District
Media related to Minab County at Wikimedia Commons
^ Became a city after the 2016 census[ 10]
^ Became a city after the 2016 census[ 12]
^ Became a city after the 2016 census[ 13]
^ Transferred to Sirik County [ 4]
^ a b Established after the 2016 census[ 8]
^ a b Established after the 2016 census[ 9]
^ OpenStreetMap contributors (25 May 2024). "Minab County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 25 May 2024 .
^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)" . AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 22. Archived from the original (Excel) on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 .
^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of elements and units of Hormozgan province's national divisions centered in Bandar Abbas city" . Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2024 .
^ a b Davodi, Parviz (14 April 2018). "Approval letter regarding the reforms of country divisions in Hormozgan province" . Islamic Parliament Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2023 .
^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (14 November 1388). "Divisional changes and reforms in Hormozgan province" . Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023 .
^ Davodi, Parviz (29 July 1386). "The transformation of Hasht Bandi village from Cheraghabad Rural District of Tukahur District of Minab County in Hormozgan province to Hasht Bandi city" . Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2024 .
^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (29 June 1391). "Approval letter regarding the transformation of the villages of Tazian-e Pain, Kuhestak, Tirur and Lamazan into cities" . Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024 .
^ a b Mokhbar, Mohammad (13 February 1402). "Creation of Karian District under Minab County of Hormozgan province" . Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023 .
^ a b Mokhbar, Mohammad (13 February 1402). "Changes in country divisions of Minab County, Hormozgan province" . Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023 .
^ a b "The ceremony of upgrading the village of Band-e Zarak, Minab to the city: Abbas Humayun was appointed as the mayor during the promotion ceremony" . Fars News (in Persian). 28 August 2019. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023 .
^ "The village of Yan Cheshmeh, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, became a city" . Jamaran (in Persian). Jahanbakhsh Safari. 20 August 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2023 .
^ a b "Approval letter regarding country divisions in Minab County" . RRK (in Persian). 5 August 2021. Archived from the original on 8 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2023 .
^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (5 August 2021). "The approval letter regarding the conversion of Zehuki village of Band-e Zarak district" . RRK (in Persian). Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023 .
^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" . AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 22. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022 .
^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)" . Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 22. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 .