Zarqan County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zarqan County
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Fars counties
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Location of Fars Province in Iran
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| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| Capital | Zarqan |
| Population
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| • Total | 46,672 |
Zarqan County (which is called شهرستان زرقان in Persian) is a special area in Fars Province, Iran. Think of a county like a large district or region within a bigger province. It has its own main town and smaller villages.
This county was officially created in 2018. It's a relatively new county in the Fars Province of Iran.
People and Places in Zarqan County
Zarqan County is home to many people and different types of communities. Knowing about its population helps us understand how many people live there.
How Many People Live Here?
Back in 2006, a big count of people (called a census) showed that 46,672 people lived in Zarqan County. These people lived in 11,815 families. This means there were about four people in each family on average.
Cities and Villages
Zarqan County has two main cities:
- Zarqan: This is the biggest city and the main center of the county. It's like the capital of the county.
- Lapui: This is the other city in the county.
Besides the cities, there are also three important rural districts. These are areas with many villages and farms. In Iran, these are called dehestan. They are:
- Band-e Amir Rural District
- Rahmatabad Rural District
- Zarqan Rural District
These rural districts help organize the smaller towns and villages around the main cities.
