Boshruyeh County

Boshruyeh County (Persian: شهرستان بشرویه) is in South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Boshruyeh.

For the city, see Boshruyeh.

Boshruyeh County
Persian: شهرستان بشرویه
County
Location of Boshruyeh County in South Khorasan province
Location of Boshruyeh County in South Khorasan province
Location of South Khorasan province in Iran
Location of South Khorasan province in Iran
Coordinates: 34°06′N 57°23′E[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceSouth Khorasan
CapitalBoshruyeh
DistrictsCentral, Eresk
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total26,064
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

At the 2006 census, the region's population (as Boshruyeh District of Ferdows County) was 23,045 in 6,240 households.[3] The district was detached from Ferdows County in November 2008 to become Boshruyeh County.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 24,683 people in 7,200 households.[5] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 26,064 in 8,255 households.[2]

History

There are several historical buildings in Boshrouyeh and its surroundings. Based on historical books, the city has existed for at least for 700 years. Some of the most famous buildings are:

  • Qale’ye Dokhtar (Girl's Castle): This citadel is located on top of a mountain in the west of the city. It has been reported that this huge and ancient building is a state edifice from the period of Ismaili governance in this region.
  • Hosseinieh Haj Ali Ashraf: This building has Indian architectural features and is used for “religious mourning rites” during the month of Muharram.
  • Masjed Miandeh (City-Center Mosque): This a state edifice from the period of Ismaili governance.

The mosque dates back to 400 years.

  • Saray-e Serke: This ancient and simple house is well known and used for holding religious mourning ceremonies.

Administrative divisions

The population history and structural changes of Boshruyeh County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows two districts, four rural districts, and two cities.[2]

Boshruyeh County Population1
Administrative Divisions2006[3]2011[5]2016[2]
Central District17,39018,84020,091
Ali Jamal Rural District3,6122,7682,763
Korond Rural District754902
Boshruyeh (city)13,77815,31816,426
Eresk District5,6555,8435,973
Eresk Rural District3,226611620
Raqqeh Rural District2,4292,2782,398
Eresk (city)2,9542,955
Total23,04524,68326,064
1As a part of Ferdows County at the 2006 census
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References
  1. OpenStreetMap contributors (18 March 2023). "Boshruyeh County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  2. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 29. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 29. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  4. بخش بشرويه به شهرستان ارتقا يافت (in Persian). Fars News Agency ‌. 12 November 2008. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  5. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)" (Excel). Iran Data Portal (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 29. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
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