Malard County
Persian: شهرستان ملارد | |
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Coordinates: 35°35′N 50°39′E / 35.583°N 50.650°E [1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Tehran |
Capital | Malard |
Districts | Central, Safadasht |
Area | |
• Total | 930.3 km2 (359.2 sq mi) |
Population (2016)
[2] | |
• Total | 377,292 |
• Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 ( IRST) |
Malard County ( Persian: شهرستان ملارد) is in Tehran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Malard. [3]
In April 2009, Malard District was separated from Shahriar County in the establishment of Malard County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Malard as its capital. [3]
The National Census in 2011 counted 373,994 people in 108,221 households. [4] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 377,292 in 115,154 households. [2]
Malard County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
Administrative Divisions | 2011 [4] | 2016 [2] |
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Central District | 333,772 | 324,788 |
Malard-e Jonubi RD | 11,673 | 12,399 |
Malard-e Shomali RD | 31,282 | 31,362 |
Malard (city) | 290,817 | 281,027 |
Safadasht District | 40,139 | 52,451 |
Akhtarabad RD | 3,166 | 2,576 |
Bibi Sakineh RD | 17,740 | 17,399 |
Safadasht (city) | 19,233 | 32,476 |
Total | 373,994 | 377,292 |
RD = Rural District |
According to the information of the State Meteorological Organization of Iran, the long-term average annual rainfall of Malard is around 179.9 mm [5]
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