Sepidan County


Sepidan County is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ardakan.

History

After the 2006 National Census, five villages merged to form the new city of Hamashahr. Shesh Pir Rural District was separated from Hamaijan District to join the Central District.
In 2019, Beyza District was separated from the county in the establishment of Beyza County.

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 87,801 in 20,127 households. The following census in 2011 counted 89,398 people in 24,172 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 91,049 in 26,381 households.

Administrative divisions

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

Handicrafts and tourism

Its cool summer climate, snow-covered mountains, and natural tourist attractions, such as Tizab Gorge, Chelleh-gah, and riding tracks and ski slopes, have helped boost the tourism industry.