Hendijan County (Persian: شهرستان هندیجان) is located in Khuzestan province, Iran. The capital of the county is Hendijan. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 35,932, in 7,227 families.[1] Hendijan County is located in the southeast of Iran and is connected to Persian Gulf through Zohreh River.
Hendijan County
شهرستان هندیجان | |
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County | |
![]() Location of Hendijan County in Khuzestan province | |
![]() Location of Khuzestan province in Iran | |
Coordinates: 30°19′N 49°50′E | |
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Province | Khuzestan |
Capital | Hendijan |
Districts | 2 (2006) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 35,932 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Hendijan County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206396" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". |
Administrative Divisions | Pop. |
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Central District | 28,715 |
Hendijan-e Gharbi Rural District | 1,136 |
Hendijan-e Sharqi Rural District | 2,479 |
Hendijan City | 25,100 |
Cham Khalaf-e Isa District | 7,217 |
Cham Khalaf-e Isa Rural District | 2,701 |
Soviren Rural District | 3,234 |
Zahreh City | 1,282 |
Total Hendijan County | 35,932 |
The name of this area was “Hendigan” after Islam entered Iran, because of its vicinity to Persian Gulf.
According to archaeological documents, this area was a residential area on the edge of Hendijan river around 10,000 years BCE.
Some earthen wares also prove civilization in lower part of Hendijan river in the vicinity of Persian Gulf related to Arsacid Empire era.
Some earthen wares famous as Chinese earthen ware has been found in the historical harbor called “Mahi Rouban” in the vicinity of Hendijan related to Ashkaniyan era.
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