Ahar County (Persian: شهرستان اهر) is located in East Azerbaijan province, Iran. The capital of the county is Ahar.[1] At the 2006 census, the county's population (including those portions of the county later split off to form Hurand County) was 147,781, in 34,067 families.[2] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 154,530, in 46,202 families.[3]
Ahar County
شهرستان اهر | |
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County | |
![]() Location of Ahar County in East Azerbaijan province | |
![]() Location of East Azerbaijan province in Iran | |
Coordinates: 38°30′N 47°09′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | East Azerbaijan |
Capital | Ahar |
Districts | 2 (2006) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 154,530 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Ahar County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9205848" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". |
Administrative Divisions | Pop. |
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Central District | 125,253 |
Azghan Rural District | 7,100 |
Bozkosh Rural District | 4,900 |
Goyjah Bel Rural District | 5,056 |
Owch Hacha Rural District | 5,286 |
Qeshlaq Rural District | 12,028 |
Vargahan Rural District | 5,101 |
Ahar City | 85,782 |
Hurand District1 | 22,528 |
Chahardangeh Rural District | 8,241 |
Dikleh Rural District | 4,017 |
Dodangeh Rural District | 6,394 |
Hurand City | 3,876 |
Total Ahar County | 147,781 |
1Became a part of Hurand County
Administrative Divisions | Pop. |
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Central District | 144,697 |
Azghan Rural District | |
Bozkosh Rural District | |
Goyjah Bel Rural District | |
Owch Hacha Rural District | |
Vargahan Rural District | |
Ahar City | 105,641 |
Fandoqlu District | 9,833 |
Naqduz Rural District | |
Qeshlaq Rural District | |
Total Ahar County | 154,530 |
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