Saravan County

Saravan County is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Saravan.

History

After the 2006 National Census, Hiduj and Sib and Suran Districts were separated from the county in the establishment of Sib and Suran County. Zaboli District was separated from the county in establishing Zaboli County. The villages of Gosht and Mohammadi were elevated to city status.
In 2017, Kuhak-e Esfandak Rural District was separated from Bam Pasht District in the formation of Mehregan District, including the new Kuhak Rural District.
In 2019, Nahuk Rural District was separated from Jaleq District to join the Central District, and Jaleq District was separated from the county in the establishment of Golshan County. In 2021, the village of Esfandak rose to the status of a city.

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 239,950 in 47,753 households. The following census in 2011 counted 175,728 people in 39,415 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 191,661, in 50,524 households.

Administrative divisions

Saravan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.