Central District (Khusf County)

Central District (Khusf County) Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان خوسف
District
Central District (Khusf County)
Coordinates: 32°47′13″N 58°32′30″E[1]
Country	Iran
Province	South Khorasan
County	Khusf
Capital	Khusf
Population  (2016)[2]
• Total	18,248
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)

The Central District of Khusf County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان خوسف) is in South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khusf.[3]

History

In 2012, Khusf District was separated from Birjand County in the establishment of Khusf County, which was divided into two districts and five rural districts, with Khusf as its capital.[3] After establishment of the county, the village of Mohammadiyeh was elevated to city status as Mohammadshahr.[4]

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2016 National Census, the district's population was 18,248 inhabitants in 4,325 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

Central District (Khusf County) Population

Administrative Divisions	2016[2]
Khusf RD	6,466
Khvor RD	2,476
Khusf (city)	5,716
Mohammadshahr (city)[a]	3,590
Total	18,248
RD = Rural District

See also

Iran portal

Notes

1. Formerly the village of Mohammadiyeh; became a city after establishment of the county[4]

References

1. OpenStreetMap contributors (10 November 2024). "Central District (Khusf County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 10 November 2024.
2. Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): South Khorasan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
3. Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (6 May 2012) [Approved 8 May 1390]. Approval letter regarding country divisions in South Khorasan province (Birjand County) (PDF). rrk.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 1/4/42/81539; Notification 26948/T45233H. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
4. Davodi, Parviz (c. 2024) [Approved 24 July 1386]. Letter of approval regarding the conversion of Mohammadiyeh village from the functions of Khusf Rural District, Khusf District of Birjand County in South Khorasan province to Mohammadshahr city. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 58538/T26118H; Notification 166216/T38077K. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.