Boshruyeh County
Boshruyeh County
Persian: شهرستان بشرویه | |
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County | |
 Location of Boshruyeh County in South Khorasan province (top left, purple) | |
 Location of South Khorasan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 34°06′N 57°23′E / 34.100°N 57.383°E / 34.100; 57.383[1] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | South Khorasan |
| Capital | Boshruyeh |
| Districts | Central, Eresk |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 26,064 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Boshruyeh County (Persian: شهرستان بشرویه) is in South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Boshruyeh.[3]
In November 2008, Boshruyeh District was separated from Ferdows County in the establishment of Boshruyeh County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Boshruyeh as its capital.[3]
The National Census in 2011 counted 24,683 people in 7,200 households.[4] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 26,064 in 8,255 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
The population history and structural changes of Boshruyeh County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows two districts, four rural districts, and two cities.[2]
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[4] | 2016[2] |
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| Central District | 18,840 | 20,091 |
| Ali Jamal RD | 2,768 | 2,763 |
| Korond RD | 754 | 902 |
| Boshruyeh (city) | 15,318 | 16,426 |
| Eresk District | 5,843 | 5,973 |
| Eresk RD | 611 | 620 |
| Raqqeh RD | 2,278 | 2,398 |
| Eresk (city) | 2,954 | 2,955 |
| Total | 24,683 | 26,064 |
| RD: Rural District | ||
History
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (November 2023) |
There are several historical buildings in Boshrouyeh and its surroundings. Based on historical books, the city has existed for at least for 700 years. Some of the most famous buildings are:
- Qale’ye Dokhtar (Girl's Castle): This citadel is located on top of a mountain in the west of the city. It has been reported that this huge and ancient building is a state edifice from the period of Ismaili governance in this region.
- Hosseinieh Haj Ali Ashraf: This building has Indian architectural features and is used for “religious mourning rites” during the month of Muharram.
- Masjed Miandeh (City-Center Mosque): This a state edifice from the period of Ismaili governance.
The mosque dates back to 400 years.
- Saray-e Serke: This ancient and simple house is well known and used for holding religious mourning ceremonies.
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (18 March 2023). "Boshruyeh County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 29. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Boshruyeh District was upgraded to a county". Fars News (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Cabinet of Ministers. 12 November 2008. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 29. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
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