Zagros District

For the mountain range, see Zagros.

Zagros District (Persian: بخش زاگرس) is in Chardavol County,^[a] Ilam province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Balavah.^[3][b]

Zagros District Persian: بخش زاگرس
District
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Coordinates: 33°40′30″N 46°52′10″E[1]
Country	Iran
Province	Ilam
County	Chardavol
Capital	Balavah
Population  (2016)[2]
• Total	6,395
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)

History

After the 2011 National Census, Bijnavand Rural District was separated from the Central District in the formation of Zagros District. In addition, the village of Balavah Tareh-ye Sofla was elevated to city status as Balavah.^[3]

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2016 census, the district's population was 6,395 inhabitants in 1,796 households.^[2]

Administrative divisions

Zagros District Population

Administrative Divisions	2016[2]
Bijnavand RD	4,194
Qaleh RD	1,937
Balavah (city)[b]	264
Total	6,395
RD = Rural District

See also

Iran portal

Notes

1. Formerly Shirvan and Chardavol County^[3]
2. Formerly the village of Balavah Tareh-ye Sofla^[3]