Pishin District
Persian: بخش پیشین | |
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Coordinates: 26°02′17″N 61°43′22″E / 26.03806°N 61.72278°E [1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Sistan and Baluchestan |
County | Rask |
Capital | Pishin |
Population (2016)
[2] | |
• Total | 30,232 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 ( IRST) |
Pishin District ( Persian: بخش پیشین) is in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Pishin. [3]
At the 2006 National Census, its population (as a part of Sarbaz County) was 19,521 in 3,505 households. [4] The following census in 2011 counted 25,031 people in 5,143 households, [5] by which time Jakigur Rural District had been transferred to the Central District and Zardban Rural District established. [6] At the latest census in 2016, the district had 30,232 inhabitants in 6,941 households. [2]
After the census, the district was transferred to the newly established Rask County.
Administrative Divisions | 2006 [4] | 2011 [5] | 2016 [2] |
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Pishin RD | 9,044 | 7,371 | 10,102 |
Zardban RD | 3,970 | 4,119 | |
Pishin (city) | 10,477 | 13,690 | 16,011 |
Total | 19,521 | 25,031 | 30,232 |
RD = Rural District |