Hoveyzeh County (Persian: شهرستان هویزه, Arabic:مقاطعة الحويزة) is a county in Khuzestan Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Hoveyzeh.[1] It was separated from Dasht-e-Azadegan County in 2008. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 30,750, in 5,417 families.[2] The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Neysan District. The county has two cities: Hoveyzeh and Rafi.
Hoveyzeh County
شهرستان هویزه مقاطعة الحويزة | |
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Coordinates: 31°19′N 47°59′E | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Khuzestan |
Capital | Hoveyzeh |
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• Total | 30,750 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Hoveyzeh is considered among the famous cities of Iran because of Iran-Iraq War. This city is located near the border of Iraq and its citizens are considered among Khuzestani Arab people.[3]
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