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Bab Anar
Persian: باب انار
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Bab Anar center
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 Bab Anar
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Khafr |
| District | Central |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,061 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Bab Anar (which means "Gate of Pomegranate" in Persian) is a city located in the country of Iran. It's found in the Fars Province, which is a large area, similar to a state. Within Fars Province, Bab Anar is part of Khafr County. A county is like a smaller region within a province. This city is quite important because it serves as the main city, or "capital," for both Khafr County and its central area, called the Central District.
About Bab Anar's Population
How Many People Live Here?
Cities grow and change over time, and we can learn about these changes by counting how many people live there. This counting is called a "census."
- 2006 Census: Back in 2006, a count showed that about 1,702 people lived in Bab Anar. They lived in 445 different homes. At that time, Bab Anar was part of a larger area called Jahrom County.
- 2011 Census: Five years later, in 2011, the population had grown a lot! The census counted 6,968 people living in 2,096 homes. This shows a big increase in the number of families moving to the city.
- 2016 Census: The most recent count in 2016 showed that Bab Anar continued to grow. The population reached 7,061 people, living in 2,230 homes.
Changes in Administration
In 2019, there was an important change for Bab Anar. The area it was in, which was a "district," became its own "county." This new county was named Khafr County. Because of this change, Bab Anar became the capital city of this new Khafr County. It also became the main city for the county's central district.
