Poldasht County (Persian: شهرستان پلدشت) is located in West Azerbaijan province, Iran.[1] The capital of the county is Poldasht. At the 2006 census, the county's population as a part of Maku County was 38,586, in 8,758 families.[2] It was separated from Maku County.
Poldasht County
شهرستان پلدشت | |
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![]() Location of Poldasht County in West Azerbaijan province | |
![]() Location of West Azerbaijan province in Iran | |
Coordinates: 39°15′N 45°07′E | |
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Province | West Azerbaijan |
Capital | Poldasht |
Districts | 1 (2006) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 38,586 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
The historical Saint Stepanos Monastery, in the village of Dare Sham, in the Gechlart area of Poldasht, draws tourists and the faithful from Iran and around the world. It was built in the Armenian style during the Safavid era.[3]
Administrative Divisions1 | Pop. |
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Poldasht District | 38,586 |
Chaybasar-e Sharqi Rural District | 6,132 |
Gejlarat-e Gharbi Rural District | 6,138 |
Gejlarat-e Sharqi Rural District | 6,578 |
Zangebar Rural District | 11,154 |
Poldasht City | 8,584 |
Total Poldasht County | 38,586 |
1As a part of Maku County
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