Gachi District

Gachi District is in Malekshahi County, Ilam province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Mehr.

History

In 2008, Malekshahi District was separated from Mehran County in the establishment of Malekshahi County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Arkavaz as its capital. The village of Delgosha was elevated to the status of a city. After the 2011 National Census, the village of Mehr became a city as well.

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2011 National Census, the district's population was 6,298 people in 1,561 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 5,609 inhabitants in 1,527 households.