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2 Demographics  



2.1  Language and religion  





2.2  Population  





2.3  Administrative divisions  







3 Geography  



3.1  Location and climate  





3.2  2013 Dashti County earthquake  







4 Economy  





5 Tourist attractions  





6 See also  





7 References  














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Coordinates: 28°25N 51°37E / 28.417°N 51.617°E / 28.417; 51.617
 

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Dashti County
Persian: شهرستان دشتی
Location of Dashti County in Bushehr province (center, pink)
Location of Dashti County in Bushehr province (center, pink)
Location of Bushehr province in Iran
Location of Bushehr province in Iran
Coordinates: 28°25′N 51°37′E / 28.417°N 51.617°E / 28.417; 51.617[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceBushehr
CapitalKhvormuj
DistrictsCentral, Kaki, Shonbeh and Tasuj
Area
 • Total5,008 km2 (1,934 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total86,319
 • Density17/km2 (45/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Dashti County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206094" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".

Dashti County (Persian: شهرستان دشتی) is in Bushehr province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khvormuj.[3]

History

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After the 2006 National Census, the village of Shonbeh was elevated to the status of a city.[4] After the 2011 census, the village of Baduleh rose to city status.[5]

Demographics

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Language and religion

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The people are Muslim and speak various forms of Persian languages, including Persian and the local Dashti.[citation needed]

Population

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At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 71,285 in 15,465 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 77,530 people in 19,697 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 86,319 in 24,474 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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

Dashti County Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[6] 2011[7] 2016[2]
Central District 41,179 45,214 51,625
Khvormuj RD 4,181 4,486 4,549
Markazi RD 5,331 5,784 6,354
Khvormuj (city) 31,667 34,944 40,722
Kaki District 22,798 23,157 25,283
Cheghapur RD 5,391 5,261 1,581
Kabgan RD 4,850 5,096 4,657
Kaki RD 2,664 2,644 2,898
Baduleh (city) 4,028
Kaki (city) 9,893 10,156 12,119
Shonbeh and Tasuj District 7,308 7,903 8,621
Shonbeh RD 6,361 4,454 4,808
Tasuj RD 947 921 1,066
Shonbeh (city) 2,528 2,747
Total 71,285 77,530 86,319
RD = Rural District

Geography

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Location and climate

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Dashti County is bounded by the Persian Gulf to the west, Tangestan County to the north and west, Dashtestan County to the northeast, Dayyer County and Kangan County and to the south, Jam County to the southeast, and Firuzabad County to the east. The county has a 25 km coastline along the Persian Gulf, with a climate that is mostly arid or semiarid. The highest point in the county is Mount Beyrami at 1,950 m. Petroleum, natural gas, lime, and stone from quarries are extracted in the county.[citation needed]

2013 Dashti County earthquake

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A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck the city of Shonbeh and villages of Shonbeh and Tasuj District in Dashti County on 9 April 2013, killing at least thirty-seven people. [8]

Economy

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Wheat, tomatoes, corn, and other grains are grown. There is a local honey industry.

Tourist attractions

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See also

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Media related to Dashti County at Wikimedia Commons

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (30 March 2023). "Central District (Dashti County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  • ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 18. Archived from the original (Excel) on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  • ^ Habibi, Hassan (7 July 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of elements and units of country divisions of Bushehr province centered on Bushehr city". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  • ^ "The city of Shonbeh was established in the country". Tabnak (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. 16 March 2009. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  • ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (16 September 2013). "Approval letter regarding country divisions in Bushehr province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  • ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 18. 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. 18. Archived from the original (Excel) on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  • ^ Iran quake kills 37, injures more than 850


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