Davazdah Emam, Kerman is a rural district (dehestan) located within the Central District of Kerman County, in Kerman Province, Iran. The name Davazdah Emam translates from Persian as “Twelve Imams,” a reference to the twelve successors of the Prophet Muhammad in Twelver Shia Islam.
Administrative Division
- Country: Iran
- Province: Kerman
- County: Kerman
- District (Bakhsh): Central District
The rural district comprises a number of villages and settlements administered collectively for local governance and statistical purposes.
Demographics
Population figures for Davazdah Emam Rural District have been reported in national censuses; however, specific numbers for the most recent census are not readily available in publicly accessible English-language sources. Consequently, detailed demographic data (such as total population, number of households, or population density) cannot be provided with certainty.
Geographic Context
Davazdah Emam lies in the central part of Kerman Province, an area characterized by a semi‑arid climate and a landscape that includes desert plains and mountainous regions. The district’s location places it within the broader agricultural and pastoral economy typical of rural Kerman.
Etymology
The term Davazdah means “twelve” in Persian, and Emam (or Imam) denotes a religious leader in Islam. The combined name reflects the cultural and religious significance of the Twelve Imams to the majority Twelver Shia population of Iran, and it is a common toponymic element in Iranian place names.
References
- Administrative divisions of Iran as defined by the Ministry of Interior.
- General information on the structure of rural districts (dehestans) in Iranian provincial governance.
No further verifiable encyclopedic information is currently available regarding the specific historical events, notable persons, or detailed statistical data associated with Davazdah Emam, Kerman.
