The Central District is a bakhsh (district) in Omidiyeh County, located within Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran. Its administrative centre is the city of Omidiyeh, which also serves as the capital of Omidiyeh County.
Geography and administration
The district comprises the city of Omidiyeh and a number of surrounding villages organized into rural districts. It forms the core area of Omidiyeh County, encompassing the majority of the county’s population.
Population
According to the most recent census data cited by the cited sources, the Central District had a total population of approximately 92,335 residents. This figure reflects the combined population of the city of Omidiyeh and the villages within the district.
Role within the county
As the central administrative division, the district houses the primary governmental institutions for both the district and the county. The city of Omidiyeh functions as the hub for local governance, public services, and economic activities in the region.
References
- Wikipedia, “Central District (Omidiyeh County)”, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_District_(Omidiyeh_County)
- Grokipedia, “Central District (Omidiyeh County)”, https://grokipedia.com/page/central_district_omidiyeh_county
- Mapcarta, “Omidiyeh Map - Town - Khuzestan, Iran”, https://mapcarta.com/12589400
