Ben County (Persian: شهرستان بن) is in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ben.

History

In 2013, Ben District was separated from Shahrekord County in the establishment of Ben County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Ben as its capital and only city at the time. In 2018, the village of Yan Cheshmeh was elevated to the status of a city.

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2016 National Census, the county's population was 28,326, in 8,799 households.

Administrative divisions

Ben County's population and administrative structure are shown in the following table.

Ben County Population
Administrative Divisions2016
Central District23,624
Howmeh RD3,194
Vardanjan RD3,003
Ben (city)12,971
Vardanjan (city)4,456
Sheyda District4,702
Sheyda RD3,541
Zayandeh Rud-e Jonubi RD1,161
Yan Cheshmeh (city)
Total28,326
RD = Rural District

See also

Media related to Ben County at Wikimedia Commons

Iran portal

Notes