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Azadshahr

Coordinates: 37°05′13″N 55°10′27″E / 37.08694°N 55.17417°E / 37.08694; 55.17417
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Azadshahr
Persian: آزادشهر
City
Azadshahr is located in Iran
Azadshahr
Azadshahr
Coordinates: 37°05′13″N 55°10′27″E / 37.08694°N 55.17417°E / 37.08694; 55.17417[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceGolestan
CountyAzadshahr
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
43,760
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Azadshahr at GEOnet Names Server

Azadshahr (Persian: آزادشهر)[a] is a city in the Central District of Azadshahr County, Golestan Province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[5]

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 38,260 in 9,260 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 39,484 people in 10,994 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 43,760 people in 13,206 households.[2]

Administrative divisions

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

Azadshahr County Population
Administrative Divisions 2006[6] 2011[7] 2016[2]
Central District 72,603 76,241 81,520
Khormarud-e Shomali RD 11,805 13,016 14,586
Nezamabad RD 14,899 15,883 15,036
Azadshahr (city) 38,260 39,484 43,760
Neginshahr (city)[b] 7,639 7,858 8,138
Cheshmeh Saran District 15,648 15,524 15,282
Cheshmeh Saran RD 10,550 9,908 9,808
Khormarud-e Jonubi RD[c] 3,003 2,584 2,485
Now Deh Khanduz (city) 2,095 3,032 2,989
Total 88,251 91,767 96,803
RD = Rural District

See also

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flag Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Also romanized as Āzād Shahr and Āzādshahr;[3] formerly Shah Pasand (شاه پسند), also romanized as Shāh Pasand[4]
  2. ^ Formerly the village of Nezamabad[8]
  3. ^ Formerly Khormarud Rural District[5]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (16 October 2024). "Azadshahr, Azadshahr County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Golestan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Azadshahr can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3090436" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ "General characteristics and historical background of Azadshahr city". azadshahr.golestanp.ir (in Persian). 1 December 2018. Archived from the original on 25 April 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2024 – via Azadshahr Municipality.
  5. ^ a b Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024) [Approved 16 March 1380]. Approval letter regarding changing the name of Khormarud Rural District to Khormarud-e Jonubi Rural District. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 1.4.42.90170. Archived from the original on 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
  6. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Golestan 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): Golestan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
  8. ^ "Citizens of Neginshahr of Azadshahr County demanded the establishment of a police station". irna.com (in Persian). 29 September 2007. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 16 October 2024 – via Islamic Republic News Agency.