Showt County
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Showt County (Persian: شهرستان شوط) is in West Azerbaijan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Showt.
History
In 2007, Showt District was separated from Maku County in the establishment of Showt County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Showt as its capital. The village of Yowla Galdi was converted to a city in 2018.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2011 census, the county's population was 52,519 people in 13,572 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 55,682 in 15,756 households.
Administrative divisions
Showt County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
| Administrative Divisions | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 39,569 | 43,536 |
| Qarah Quyun-e Shomali RD | 6,140 | 5,284 |
| Yowla Galdi RD | 12,382 | 12,871 |
| Showt (city) | 21,047 | 25,381 |
| Yowla Galdi (city) | ||
| Qarah Quyun District | 12,950 | 12,146 |
| Cheshmeh Sara RD | 6,343 | 5,431 |
| Qarah Quyun-e Jonubi RD | 4,360 | 4,421 |
| Marganlar (city) | 2,247 | 2,294 |
| Total | 52,519 | 55,682 |
| RD = Rural District |
See also
Media related to Showt County at Wikimedia Commons
Iran portal