Gerash County () is located in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Gerash.
History In November 2008, Beyram, Evaz, and Gerash Districts were separated from Larestan County in the establishment of Gerash County, which was divided into three districts of two rural districts each, with Gerash as its capital. However, Beyram and Evaz Districts were returned to Larestan County six months later. At the same time, Khalili Rural District was created in the Central District, and Arad Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Arad District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Sabz Push Rural District.
After the 2016 National Census, the village of Arad was elevated to the status of a city.
Demographics Ethnicity Gerash was traditionally part of the region of Irahistan. Gerash's inhabitants are Achomi people.
Population At the time of the 2011 census, the county's population was 47,055 people in 12,839 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 53,907 in 15,155 households.
Administrative divisions
Gerash County's population history and administrative structure over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
+ Gerash County Population Administrative Divisions 2011 2016 Central District 39,919 46,878 Fedagh RD 5,944 8,689 Khalili RD 3,382 3,720 Gerash (city) 30,593 34,469 Arad District 7,136 7,029 Arad RD 5,767 5,443 Sabz Push RD 1,369 1,586 Arad (city) Total 47,055 53,907
See also Larestan Achomi people Khonj County Bastak and Bastak County Lamerd County
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