Rostam County facts for kids
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Rostam County
شهرستان رستم
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Location in Fars Province
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Location of Fars Province in Iran
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| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| Capital | Masiri |
| Population
(2006)
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| • Total | 45,377 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Rostam County (which is written as Persian: شهرستان رستم in Persian) is a special area in Fars Province in Iran. Think of a county like a smaller region within a larger state or province. The main city, or "capital," of Rostam County is called Masiri.
About Rostam County
Rostam County is located in the beautiful country of Iran. It is part of Fars Province, which is one of the many provinces that make up Iran. The capital city, Masiri, is where the local government for the county is usually found.
People and Places
In 2006, a special count called a census was done to find out how many people lived in Rostam County. The census showed that there were 45,377 people living there. These people lived in 9,134 different families.
How the County is Organized
Rostam County is divided into two main parts, which are called districts. These districts help to manage the different areas within the county. The two districts are:
- Central District
- Sorna District
The county also has two important cities:
- Masiri (which is also the capital)
- Kupon
These cities and districts help to organize the people and services in Rostam County.
