Lenjan County (Persian: شهرستان لنجان) is in Isfahan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Zarrinshahr.[3][a]
Lenjan County
Persian: شهرستان لنجان | |
|---|---|
 Location of Lenjan County in Isfahan province (center left, green) | |
 Location of Isfahan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 32°21′N 51°11′E / 32.350°N 51.183°E[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Isfahan |
| Capital | Zarrinshahr |
| Districts | Central, Bagh-e Bahadoran, Fuladshahr |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 262,912 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Lenjan County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9205999" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
History
editAfter the 2011 National Census several villages merged to become the city of Baghshad.[5]
After the 2016 census, Ashiyan[b] and Khorramrud Rural Districts, and the city of Fuladshahr, were separated from the Central District in the formation of Fuladshahr District.[6]
Demographics
editPopulation
editAt the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 225,559 in 58,232 households.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 246,510 people in 71,028 households.[8] The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 262,912 in 81,101 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
editLenjan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2006[7] | 2011[8] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central District | 179,602 | 199,261 | 216,249 |
| Ashiyan-e Jonubi RD[c] | |||
| Ashiyan RD[b] | 4,576 | 5,790 | 4,812 |
| Kariz RD[c] | |||
| Khorramrud RD | 4,940 | 4,679 | 0 |
| Baghshad (city)[d] | 4,356 | ||
| Chamgardan (city) | 16,086 | 16,219 | 15,574 |
| Fuladshahr (city) | 55,496 | 66,903 | 88,426 |
| Sedeh Lenjan (city) | 17,335 | 18,654 | 19,101 |
| Varnamkhast (city) | 15,294 | 17,384 | 18,700 |
| Zarrinshahr (city) | 55,984 | 60,118 | 55,817 |
| Zayandehrud (city) | 9,891 | 9,514 | 9,463 |
| Bagh-e Bahadoran District | 45,957 | 47,249 | 46,662 |
| Cham Kuh RD | 6,362 | 5,813 | 5,298 |
| Cham Rud RD | 8,422 | 8,250 | 7,801 |
| Zirkuh RD[e] | 10,073 | 10,020 | 9,552 |
| Bagh-e Bahadoran (city) | 8,808 | 9,598 | 10,279 |
| Chermahin (city) | 12,292 | 13,568 | 13,732 |
| Fuladshahr District[c] | |||
| Ashiyan-e Shomali RD[f] | |||
| Khorramrud RD | |||
| Fuladshahr (city) | |||
| Total | 225,559 | 246,510 | 262,912 |
| RD = Rural District | |||
Economy
editLenjan County is the location of Isfahan Steel Mill. It is on the banks of the Zayandeh River, the largest river in Isfahan province. Farming is an important source of income, and the most important product in Lenjan is rice.[10]
Government
editHossein Rajaei Rizi is the representative of Lenjan in Islamic Consultative Assembly.[11][12][13][14][15]
Transportation
editThe main route passing through the county is Road 51, connecting population centres to Isfahan and Shahrekord.
Lenjan County has its own Transit Bus system named Lenjan County Mass Transit Organization.
See also
edit
Media related to Lenjan County at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
edit- ^ Formerly the village of Riz-e Lenjan[4]
- ^ a b Renamed Ashiyan-e Shomali Rural District[6]
- ^ a b c Established after the 2016 census[6]
- ^ Merger of three villages in 2012[5]
- ^ Formerly Chermahin Rural District[9]
- ^ Formerly Ashiyan Rural District[6]
References
edit- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (30 November 2024). "Lenjan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Isfahan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024) [Approved 21 June 1369]. Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Isfahan province, centered in the city of Isfahan. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 3233.1.5.53; Letter 93808-907; Notification 82838/T131K. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
- ^ "History of Zarrinshahr, Isfahan". injaisfahan.ir (in Persian). c. 2022. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2024 – via Here Isfahan.
- ^ a b "Baghshad city, the result of combining the three old villages of Madiseh, Now Guran, and Bagh Shah". baghshad-esf.ir (in Persian). 5 June 2012. Archived from the original on 16 April 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2023 – via Baghshad Esfahan.
- ^ a b c d Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (19 April 2013) [Approved 1 April 2013]. Approval letter regarding national divisions in Isfahan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Letter 158802/T38854AH; Notification 77528/T47986K. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2023 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Isfahan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Isfahan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (27 June 1391) [Approved 16 November 1370]. The transformation of Chermahin village in Bagh-e Bahadoran District of Lenjan County into Chermahin city. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 10699.1.4.42; Notification 71040/T167K. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2024 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
- ^ "Introduction to Zarrinshahr city". zarrinshahr.ir (in Persian). c. 2016. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2024 – via Zarrinshahr Municipality.
- ^ Elected by the people of Isfahan province in the 11th parliament tasnimnews.com, Retrieved 27 December 2020
- ^ The names of the candidates for the 11th term of the Islamic Consultative Assembly elections in Isfahan province were announced (among Lenjan) tasnimnews.com, Retrieved 27 December 2020
- ^ Political orientation of 10 elected representatives in the second round of the 11th parliament baharestanonline.com, Retrieved 27 December 2020
- ^ Hossein Rajaee Rizi, Lenjani representative in the parliament iribnews.ir, Retrieved 27 December 2020
- ^ Announcing the names of the candidates for the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Isfahan Province iribnews.ir, Retrieved 27 December 2020
External links
edit- www.ppli.ir
- www.payampersa.ir
- www.lenjan.net