Izeh County

County in Khuzestan province, Iran

For the city, see Izeh.

County in Khuzestan, Iran

Izeh County

Persian: شهرستان ایذه

County

Bronze statue of Parthian period unearthed in Izeh County

Location of Izeh County in Khuzestan Province (top right, green)

Location of Khuzestan Province in Iran

Coordinates: 32°00′N 49°55′E﻿ / ﻿32.000°N 49.917°E﻿ / 32.000; 49.917[1]
Country| Iran
Province| Khuzestan
Capital| Izeh
Districts| Central, Susan
Population

(2016)[2]

• Total

| 198,871
Time zone| UTC+3:30 (IRST)
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Izeh County (Persian: شهرستان ایذه) is in Khuzestan Province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Izeh.[3]

## History

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After the 2006 National Census, Susan-e Gharbi and Susan-e Sharqi Rural Districts were separated from the Central District in the formation of Susan District.[4]

In 2021, Dehdez District[a] was separated from the county in the establishment of Dezpart County.[5]

## Demographics

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### Ethnicity

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The vast majority of its population is from the Bakhtiari tribe, one of the largest in Iran.[citation needed]

### Population

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At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 193,510 in 36,123 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 203,621 people in 45,090 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 198,871 in 48,682 households.[2]

### Administrative divisions

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Izeh County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.

Izeh County Population  Administrative Divisions | 2006[6] | 2011[7] | 2016[2]

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Central District | 169,765 | 166,920 | 166,567
Holayjan RD | 7,435 | 7,059 | 5,821
Howmeh-ye Gharbi RD | 8,813 | 8,118 | 7,711
Howmeh-ye Sharqi RD | 17,753 | 20,119 | 20,897
Margha RD | 3,748 | 3,463 | 3,132
Pian RD | 11,782 | 11,068 | 9,607
Susan-e Gharbi RD | 11,022 |  |
Susan-e Sharqi RD | 5,517 |  |
Izeh (city) | 103,695 | 117,093 | 119,399
Dehdez District[b] | 23,745 | 21,482 | 19,351
Dehdez RD | 7,867 | 6,777 | 5,556
Donbaleh Rud-e Jonubi RD | 6,908 | 5,920 | 4,886
Donbaleh Rud-e Shomali RD[c] | 5,360 | 3,865 | 3,419
Dehdez (city) | 3,610 | 4,920 | 5,490
Susan District |  | 15,192 | 12,953
Susan-e Gharbi RD |  | 10,117 | 8,423
Susan-e Sharqi RD |  | 5,075 | 4,530
Total | 193,510 | 203,621 | 198,871
RD = Rural District

## Geography and climate

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Izeh County is the highest county in Khuzestan province, with an average elevation exceeding 1,000 meters. Its climate differs from the rest of the province, being cooler and more humid. Annual rainfall ranges from 580–740 mm in Margha Station to over 750 mm in the forested valleys near Dehdez.[citation needed]

### Tourism

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Izeh County is a major hub for ecotourism in Khuzestan, attracting the highest number of visitors among the province's counties.[9]

The statue of the Parthian nobleman discovered in the Izeh region, often referred to as the "Shami man," is a notable artifact associated with the Parthian period. The statue is celebrated for its craftsmanship, reflecting the artistry and cultural influences of the time. The figure, possibly representing a Parthian aristocrat or a deity, provides insight into the attire and aesthetic sensibilities of the era.[9]

## See also

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Media related to Izeh County at Wikimedia Commons

## Notes

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1. ^ Renamed the Central District of Dezpart County[5]
2. ^ Transferred to Dezpart County[5]
3. ^ Formerly Donbaleh Rud Rural District[8]

## References

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1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (20 December 2024). "Izeh County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 20 December 2024.
2. ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Khuzestan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
3. ^ 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. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 3233.1.5.53; Letter 907-93808; Notification 82830/T126K. Archived from the original on 17 July 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2024 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
4. ^ Davodi, Parviz (c. 2024) [Approved 4 December 1387]. Approval letter regarding the establishment of Susan District centered on Torshak village from the combination of Susan-e Sharqi and Susan-e Gharbi Rural Districts in the citizenship of Izeh Couunty. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission. Proposal 111210/42/4/1; Letter 158802/T38854H; Notification 74556/T36283K. Archived from the original on 27 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
5. ^ a b c Jahangiri, Ishaq (26 September 2021) [Approved 27 April 1400]. Resolution on the national divisions in Izeh County, Khuzestan province. sdil.ac.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Cabinet of Ministers. Proposal 66241; Notification 46297/T57921. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023 – via Shahr Danesh Legal Research Institute.
6. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Khuzestan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
7. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Khuzestan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
8. ^ Habibi, Hassan (28 October 1391) [Approved 26 February 1369]. Approval of reforms in the villages of Khuzestan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 14034.1.5.53; Notification 40518/T35K. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2024 – via Research Center of the System of Laws of the Islamic Council of the Farabi Library of Mobie Users.
9. ^ a b "Natural Historical Landscape of Izeh | Destination Iran". 22 November 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2024.

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Khuzestan province, Iran

Capital|

* Ahvaz

Counties
and cities|

| Abadan County|

* Abadan
* Arvandkenar

|

Aghajari County|

* Aghajari

Ahvaz County|

* Ahvaz

Andika County|

* Qaleh-ye Khvajeh

Andimeshk County|

* Andimeshk
* Hoseyniyeh

Bagh-e Malek County|

* Bagh-e Malek
* Qaleh Tall
* Seydun

Bavi County|

* Mollasani
* Sheyban
* Veys

Behbahan County|

* Behbahan
* Sardasht

Dasht-e Azadegan County|

* Susangerd
* Bostan

Dezful County|

* Dezful
* Dezab
* Mianrud
* Safiabad
* Saland

Gotvand County|

* Gotvand
* Jannat Makan

Haftkel County|

* Haftkel

Hendijan County|

* Hendijan
* Zohreh

Hoveyzeh County|

* Hoveyzeh
* Rafi

Izeh County|

* Izeh
* Dehdez

Karun County|

* Karun

Khorramshahr County|

* Khorramshahr
* Minushahr
* Moqavemat

Lali County|

* Lali

Mahshahr County|

* Bandar-e Mahshahr
* Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni
* Chamran

Masjed Soleyman County|

* Masjed Soleyman

Omidiyeh County|

* Omidiyeh
* Jayezan

Ramhormoz County|

* Ramhormoz

Ramshir County|

* Ramshir

Shadegan County|

* Shadegan

Shush County|

* Shush
* Alvan
* Horr

Shushtar County|

* Shushtar

Sights|

* Abadan's museum
* Gundishapur
* Acropole of Shush
* Apadana in Susa
* Arjan castle, Behbahan
* Asak ancient city, Hendijan
* Chagadom tappe fire temple
* Chogha Mish Proto-Elamite site
* Chogha Zanbil
* Dav o Dokhtar castle, Ramhormoz
* Dez Dam
* Eshkaft-e Salman
* Gargar bridge, Shushtar
* Haft Tepe
* Hoor-al-azim lagoon
* Imamzadeh Roudband, Dezful
* Imamzadeh Sabz-e-ghaba, Dezful
* Karkheh Dam
* Khorramshahr mosque, Battle of Khorramshahr
* Kul-e Farah
* lake of Karkheh dam
* Lake of Karun
* Lali bridge
* Meyangaran lagoon
* Rangooni's mosque
* Salasel castle, Shushtar
* Shadegan lagoon
* Shevi waterfall, Dezful
* Shush-Daniel
* Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
* Shushtar Watermills
* Susa
* Shush Castle
* Taryana
* Tobiron valley, Dezful
* Tomb of Daniel, Shush
* White bridge, Ahvaz
* Ya'qub-i Laith's tomb, Dezful

Populated places|

* List of cities, towns and villages in Khuzestan Province

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Izeh County

Capital|

* Izeh

Districts|

| Central|

| Cities|

* Izeh

|

Rural Districts
and villages|

| Holayjan|

* Ableh-ye Olya
* Ableh-ye Sofla
* Akbarabad
* Ali Fateh
* Amirabad
* Bakhtiar
* Bi Bi Gol Mordeh-ye Olya
* Bi Bi Gol Mordeh-ye Sofla
* Bid Zard
* Boneh-ye Rahimali
* Cham Arab
* Chenarestan
* Darreh-ye Karteh
* Dowshalvari
* Durak Zenan-e Olya
* Durak Zenan-e Sofla
* Eshgaft-e Baba Mir
* Gomyek-e Sofla
* Gomyek-e Vosta
* Gowd Gach-e Olya
* Gowd Gach-e Sofla
* Gur Khar
* Gurab
* Hesar
* Jehjeh
* Jughband
* Kataf-e Nashalil
* Malsaidi-ye Olya
* Malsaidi-ye Sofla
* Mani Yar
* Murd-e Ghaffar
* Nal Eshkanun
* Oshtor Gard
* Par Surakh
* Qaleh Sorkheh
* Sar Gach
* Sar Qaleh-ye Khalijan
* Sarkan-e Olya
* Sarkan-e Sofla
* Shahin
* Shahrak-e Taleqani
* Shirin Ab
* Shur Barik
* Shur Tang
* Tang Andari
* Tang-e Kureh
* Tang-e Palangi
* Tapuli
* Tarakab

|

Howmeh-ye Gharbi
(West Howmeh)|

* Alhak
* Balutak-e Sheykhan
* Beyzeh Tak
* Kalleh Zarb
* Kamar Ab
* Khong Azhdar
* Khong Azhdar-e Ali Ayavel
* Khong Kamalvand
* Khong Karam Alivand
* Khong Yar Alivand
* Miangaran-e Olya
* Miangaran-e Sofla
* Nowtarki-ye Gharibi
* Nowtarki-ye Mokhtari
* Nowtarki-ye Tahmasebi
* Nurabad
* Rasfand
* Talkhab
* Talkhab-e Ahmadi

Howmeh-ye Sharqi
(East Howmeh)|

* Ab Chenar
* Ab Khugan
* Abrak-e Azhgil
* Abrak-e Do
* Abrak-e Yek
* Ahmad Aqa
* Ali
* Aliabad
* Bard Gapi
* Bardboran
* Boneh-ye Qobad
* Chahar Tang-e Olya
* Chahar Tang-e Sofla
* Cham
* Cheshmeh Khatun
* Chiveh
* Chulaki
* Chulaki
* Dali
* Dalu Zahra
* Darreh Eshkaft-e Sarak
* Darreh Khoshk
* Deh Murd
* Eshgaft-e Gav
* Eshgaft-e Jamushi
* Kahbad-e Do
* Kahbad-e Yek
* Kahshur-e Ali Nazer
* Kahshur-e Davud Ali
* Kahshur-e Olya
* Kal Chevil
* Kal Duzakh-e Do
* Kal Duzakh-e Yek
* Kal Narges
* Kal Narges-e Karanj
* Karanj
* Khoda Karam
* Kul-e Jaz
* Lirab
* Lovai
* Mahmud Khan
* Parchestan-e Ali Hoseyn Molla
* Parchestan-e Fazel
* Parchestan-e Gurui
* Parchestan-e Owrak Shalu
* Pol-e Abdugh
* Qaleh-ye Kazhdamak
* Razvandun
* Ruzrak
* Sarrak-e Olya
* Sarrak-e Sofla
* Takab Bandan

Margha|

* Abrizaki
* Abzalu
* Aliabad
* Bardneshandeh
* Belgarus
* Bon Konar
* Chahar Bisheh
* Cham Reyhan
* Darreh Barik
* Darreh Eshgaft
* Dehgah-e Lalmir
* Dehgah-e Shomareh-ye Do
* Didargah-e Olya
* Didargah-e Sofla
* Jazestan
* Jelogir
* Kahriz
* Kaj Kolah
* Kat Bosteh
* Konar Dun-e Olya
* Lashgargah
* Nam Niha
* Par Khalil
* Par Siah
* Pay Takht-e Varzard
* Qaleh Sefid-e Olya
* Sar Murdkal
* Sar Pushideh
* Seyyed Karim
* Seyyed Nazar
* Shahrak-e Ab Zalu
* Shahrak-e Bardbaran
* Sheykh Kheyri
* Tanbaku Kar-e Ali
* Tanbaku Kar-e Ebrahim
* Varzard-e Olya
* Varzard-e Sofla
* Yegavi

Pian|

* Ab Ghar
* Ab Jaz
* Ali Hoseyn
* Anjeh
* Aslan
* Badamzar
* Bar Aftab-e Kashkeli
* Bardpareh-ye Hasan
* Chahar Muran
* Chal Bardar
* Dam Ab-e Kashan
* Darreh-ye Lebad
* Dasht Mal
* Deh-e Now
* Dela
* Gad-e Kuh
* Galleh-ye Meshk
* Gardan Taq
* Guz Bilva Hajji Nasrallah
* Jameh
* Kaft Chahvar
* Kal Chenar
* Kalkal
* Kalkhengak
* Karta
* Khimeh Gah
* Konfeh
* Laderaz
* Lagolzar
* Limuchi
* Maveh
* Mohammad Taqi
* Nargesi
* Peneti
* Pian-e Olya
* Pian-e Sofla
* Posht-e Pian
* Sar Tang
* Sartang-e Shab Kuri
* Seh Eshgaftan
* Shareh
* Shavar
* Takht-e Sabz
* Takht-e Sar Ab
* Takutar

Dehdez|

| Cities|

* Dehdez

|

Rural Districts
and villages|

| Dehdez|

* Ab Surakh
* Bard-e Gap
* Chehel Tanan
* Chelisad
* Darreh Gharib
* Darreh Jehud
* Daryas
* Deh Kian
* Deh Kohneh-ye Muzarm
* Deh Rakhda
* Deraz Darreh
* Gardesh
* Germat
* Hajji Kamal
* Kahrla
* Kal Khvajeh
* Kal Khvajeh-ye Sofla
* Kal-e Babadi
* Kal-e Boland
* Kal-e Chunek
* Kal-e Naqd Ali
* Keli Malek
* Lah Bid
* Landeh
* Lirharan
* Lishasi
* Margha
* Morvari
* Munak
* Murd
* Qaleh Sard-e Bala
* Qalehcheh-ye Muzarm
* Sar Masjed
* Sarrag-e Khvajaveh
* Sartol
* Sheykh Madi

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Donbaleh Rud-e Jonubi
(South Donbaleh Rud)|

* Abu ol Kheyr
* Amirabad
* Badlan
* Bar Aftab-e Ali Momen
* Bar Aftab-e Fazl
* Bar Aftab-e Rezai
* Bar Aftab-e Zafari
* Chaman
* Darbeh-ye Gharibi
* Darreh Khun-e Faleh
* Darreh Sohrab
* Darreh Zang
* Deh Now-ye Kizavak
* Deh-e Now
* Eslamabad
* Faleh
* Gordlidan
* Gur Parviz
* Howz Gel
* Jadvalkun
* Lirsiah-e Shapuri
* Mallah
* Mir Ahmad
* Par Chunak
* Sar Tuf

Donbaleh Rud-e Shomali
(North Donbaleh Rud)|

* Ab Gonjeshki
* Ab Rah
* Aka
* Avend
* Badam Zar
* Bajul
* Bar Aftab-e Sadat
* Bard Zard
* Bardaru
* Boneh-ye Arun
* Bozorg Shivand
* Chahar Deh
* Darreh Kat
* Dasht Avzar
* Deh Balai
* Gandikar
* Guyileh
* Jahangerd
* Jowkar
* Kalmat-e Shalu
* Ketf-e Gusheh
* Ketf-e Zeytun
* Khvajeh Anvar
* Lirzard
* Miangaran
* Murd-e Sadat
* Nafer
* Nal-e Kanan
* Nowshivand
* Pameleh
* Pataveh
* Posht Asiab
* Qaleh Lava
* Rakat-e Olya
* Rakat-e Sofla
* Sabzi
* Sadat-e Mohammad Ebrahim
* Sar Sahra
* Shushtari
* Tang-e Qaf

Susan|

| Cities|

* none

|

Rural Districts
and villages|

| Susan-e Gharbi
(West Susan)|

* Ab Nik
* Ab Zahlu
* Abbas Ali
* Abu Zhidan
* Adin Ali Nazri
* Anjirestan
* Ardafeh
* Badi
* Bar Aftab
* Bar Aftab-e Amanallah
* Bar Aftab-e Chah Dowpowk
* Baran
* Bard Zard
* Bardmil
* Baryan
* Boneh-ye Teymur
* Chahar Qash
* Chahar Qash
* Chah-e Dowpowk
* Chelvir
* Darvish Saidi
* Dast Kortan
* Deh-e Daran
* Deh-e Howz
* Deh-e Kohneh
* Deh-e Miran
* Deh-e Saria
* Deh-e Sheykh
* Deymehtoru
* Do Balutan
* Dupuk Ansari
* Durak
* Galal
* Geleh
* Gilan
* Gurab
* Hezarmishi
* Javad-e Seyyedi
* Jowkar
* Kabutargeran
* Kal
* Kohneh Bahrami
* Lowlow
* Malviran
* Mehranan
* Mehranan-e Heydari
* Mian Galalan
* Monjafkeh
* Najafqoli
* Nepyan
* Ordowt-e Darvish
* Ordowt-e Kal
* Ordowt-e Nazer
* Pardeh
* Pareh
* Piranshahi
* Sar Ab
* Sar Anbar
* Sar Qaleh
* Sar Qaleh Palmi
* Sar Qaleh Zivar
* Sarcheshmeh-ye Talkhab
* Shiman
* Shiman-e Zir Ab
* Susanbal
* Tang-e Rashid
* Tang-e Zirgol Bardar
* Torshak
* Ye Gavi

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Susan-e Sharqi
(East Susan)|

* Ab Bid
* Barreh Deh
* Beneshti
* Boneh Shanbeh
* Chal Abza
* Chizandan
* Darb Kazem
* Darreh Banehha
* Darreh Chineh
* Darreh Qobad
* Darreh Zang
* Deh Darbeh
* Didar Qoli
* Durak
* Faleh-e Sarqaleh
* Hufel
* Jangeh
* Lakurgan
* Larm
* Mombin
* Mulali
* Pas Tang
* Paschat
* Pataveh
* Qaryeh-ye Teymur
* Sar Turehha
* Sartang-e Faleh
* Talkhab

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