Izeh County () is in Khuzestan Province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Izeh.

History After the 2006 National Census, Susan-e Gharbi and Susan-e Sharqi Rural Districts were separated from the Central District in the formation of Susan District.

In 2021, Dehdez District was separated from the county in the establishment of Dezpart County.

Demographics Ethnicity The vast majority of its population is from the Bakhtiari tribe, one of the largest in Iran.

Population At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 193,510 in 36,123 households. The following census in 2011 counted 203,621 people in 45,090 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 198,871 in 48,682 households.

Administrative divisions

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

+ Izeh County Population Administrative Divisions 2006 2011 2016 Central District 169,765 166,920 166,567 Holayjan RD 7,435 7,059 5,821 Howmeh-ye Gharbi RD 8,813 8,118 7,711 Howmeh-ye Sharqi RD 17,753 20,119 20,897 Margha RD 3,748 3,463 3,132 Pian RD 11,782 11,068 9,607 Susan-e Gharbi RD 11,022 Susan-e Sharqi RD 5,517 Izeh (city) 103,695 117,093 119,399 Dehdez District 23,745 21,482 19,351 Dehdez RD 7,867 6,777 5,556 Donbaleh Rud-e Jonubi RD 6,908 5,920 4,886 Donbaleh Rud-e Shomali RD 5,360 3,865 3,419 Dehdez (city) 3,610 4,920 5,490 Susan District 15,192 12,953 Susan-e Gharbi RD 10,117 8,423 Susan-e Sharqi RD 5,075 4,530 Total 193,510 203,621 198,871

Geography and climate Izeh County is the highest county in Khuzestan province, with an average elevation exceeding 1,000 meters. Its climate differs from the rest of the province, being cooler and more humid. Annual rainfall ranges from 580–740 mm in Margha Station to over 750 mm in the forested valleys near Dehdez.

Tourism Izeh County is a major hub for ecotourism in Khuzestan, attracting the highest number of visitors among the province's counties.

The statue of the Parthian nobleman discovered in the Izeh region, often referred to as the "Shami man," is a notable artifact associated with the Parthian period. The statue is celebrated for its craftsmanship, reflecting the artistry and cultural influences of the time. The figure, possibly representing a Parthian aristocrat or a deity, provides insight into the attire and aesthetic sensibilities of the era.

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