Larestan County
Persian: شهرستان لارستان | |
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![]() Location of Larestan County in Fars province (bottom right, green) | |
![]() Location of Fars province in Iran | |
Coordinates: 27°48′N 54°33′E / 27.800°N 54.550°E[1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Fars |
Capital | Lar |
Districts | Central, Banaruiyeh, Beyram, Sahray-ye Bagh |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 213,920 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Larestan County (Persian: شهرستان لارستان) is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Lar.[3]
History
Early history
In the medieval ages, Laristan was ruled by the local dynasty of Miladi, until it was removed by a Safavid invasion in 1610. In the thirteenth century, Larestan briefly became a center of trade and commerce in southern Persia.[4] Larestan was nearly always an obscure region, never becoming involved in the politics and conflicts of mainstream Persia.[4]
The historical region of Larestan consists of several counties in Fars province (Larestan County, Khonj County, Gerash County and Lamerd County) and Bastak County in Hormozgan province.[5][6]
Administrative changes
After the 2006 National Census, Gerash District was separated from the county in the establishment of Gerash County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Gerash as its capital and only city at the time.[7] The village of Latifi was elevated to the status of a city,[8] and the village of Emad Deh became the city of Emadshahr.[9]
In December 2017, the village of Dehkuyeh rose to city status.[10] Evaz District was separated from the county in 2018 to form Evaz County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Evaz as its capital.[11] Juyom District was separated from the county on 25 March 2021 to form Juyom County, which was also divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Juyom as its capital and only city.[12]
Demographics
Language
Larestani people speak the Larestani language.[13] Larestani people are of Persian descent,[4] the majority of Larestani people are Sunnis.[4][14][15][16] Larestani people call themselves "Khodmooni".
Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 223,235 in 49,571 households.[17] The following census in 2011 counted 226,879 people in 54,686 households.[18] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 213,920 in 60,410 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
Larestan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
Administrative Divisions | 2006[17] | 2011[18] | 2016[2] |
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Central District | 87,988 | 106,511 | 104,146 |
Darz and Sayeban RD | 5,859 | 6,749 | 6,081 |
Dehkuyeh RD | 9,169 | 11,423 | 10,769 |
Howmeh RD | 14,629 | 9,398 | 10,613 |
Dehkuyeh (city)[a] | |||
Khur (city) | 6,370 | 6,821 | 7,338 |
Lar (city) | 51,961 | 65,451 | 62,045 |
Latifi (city) | 6,669 | 7,300 | |
Banaruiyeh District | 17,174 | 19,321 | 16,723 |
Banaruiyeh RD | 3,890 | 4,427 | 3,339 |
Deh Fish RD | 3,966 | 3,917 | 4,307 |
Banaruiyeh (city) | 9,318 | 10,977 | 9,077 |
Beyram District | 12,389 | 14,128 | 13,732 |
Bala Deh RD | 5,213 | 6,402 | 6,162 |
Beyram RD | 656 | 347 | 270 |
Beyram (city) | 6,520 | 7,379 | 7,300 |
Evaz District[b] | 33,346 | 45,752 | 40,731 |
Bid Shahr RD | 13,111 | 16,387 | 14,861 |
Fishvar RD | 5,920 | 6,964 | 5,883 |
Evaz (city) | 14,315 | 22,401 | 19,987 |
Gerash District[c] | 39,348 | ||
Arad RD | 6,564 | ||
Fedagh RD | 5,210 | ||
Gerash (city) | 27,574 | ||
Juyom District[d] | 19,601 | 28,083 | 25,081 |
Harm RD | 8,992 | 12,970 | 12,202 |
Juyom RD | 4,213 | 6,303 | 4,869 |
Juyom (city) | 6,396 | 8,810 | 8,010 |
Sahray-ye Bagh District | 13,389 | 13,022 | 12,855 |
Emad Deh RD | 6,813 | 2,239 | 1,613 |
Sahray-ye Bagh RD | 6,576 | 6,277 | 7,007 |
Emadshahr (city)[e] | 4,506 | 4,235 | |
Total | 223,235 | 226,879 | 213,920 |
RD = Rural District |
Climate
Lar has a hot desert climate (BWh). Snowfall in Larestan is a very rare event. In February 2017, it snowed in this city after 50 years.[19][20]
See also
- Bastak and Bastak County
- Evaz and Evaz County
- Gerash County
- Hola (ethnic group)
- Khonj County
- Lamerd County
- Larestani people
Media related to Larestan County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- ^ Became a city after the 2016 census[10]
- ^ Became a part of Evaz County[11]
- ^ Became a part of Gerash County[7]
- ^ Became a part of Juyom County[12]
- ^ Formerly the village of Emad Deh[9]
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (24 September 2023). "Larestan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Fars province, centered in Shiraz". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Larestani, Lari in Iran".
- ^ Mehran (2 March 2023). "كتاب تاريخ جنوب فارس لارستان وبستك" (in Arabic).
- ^ khodo mania (27 April 2023). "كتاب تاريخ جنوب فارس لارستان وبستك". YouTube (in Arabic).
- ^ a b Rahimi, Mohammad Reza. "The Council of Ministers approved the creation of Gerash city on 11 February 2008". Gerishna (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud (29 July 1386). "The approval letter of the Ministers of the Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board regarding the transformation of Latifi village from Howmeh Rural District of the Central District of Larestan County in Fars province to Latifi city". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ a b "The name of Nofel Loshato section of Qom city will be changed to Kahak". RRK (in Persian). 19 March 2019. Archived from the original on 26 June 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (8 December 2017). "Letter of approval regarding the conversion of Faruq village of Marvdasht County and Dehkuyeh village of Larestan County in Fars province into cities". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 24 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (10 July 2018). "Letter of approval regarding the country divisions of Larestan County, Fars province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ a b Mokhbar, Mohammad (25 December 1400). "Letter of approval regarding the country divisions of Larestan County, Fars province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Frye, Richard Nelson (1984). The History of Ancient Iran, Part 3, Volume 7. C.H.Beck. pp. 27–29. ISBN 9783406093975.
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The Larestani people are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
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- ^ Van Donzel, E. J. (January 1994). Islamic Desk Reference. BRILL. p. 225. ISBN 9004097384.
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ignored (help) - ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 07. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ نيوز, فداغ. "بارش برف در لارستان همه را غافلگیر کرد". پایگاه خبری و اطلاع رسانی فداغ نیوز (in Persian). Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "بارش برف در شهرهای جنوبی استان فارس پس از 50 سال - تسنیم". خبرگزاری تسنیم | Tasnim (in Persian). Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- Donald P. McCrory (2002). No ordinary man, The life and times of Miguel De Cervantes. London: Peter Owen Publishers. p. 150. ISBN 0-7206-1085-0.
External links
- Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 16 (11th ed.). 1911. p. 217. .
- Gerash.com
- Khodmooni Forum Connecting Khodmoonis All Over the World