Komehr Rural District (Persian: دهستان كمهر) is an administrative subdivision (dehestān) located in Komehr District of Sepidan County, within Fars Province, Iran. It functions as a rural district, comprising a collection of villages and agricultural settlements governed under the broader county and provincial authorities.
Geographical Location
- Country: Iran
- Province: Fars
- County: Sepidan
- District (Bakhsh): Komehr
- Coordinates: Approximately 30°00′N latitude and 52°09′E longitude (central point of the district).
Administrative Structure
The rural district is part of the Iranian system of local governance, which includes provinces (ostān), counties (shahrestān), districts (bakhsh), and rural districts (dehestān). Komehr Rural District is subordinate to Komehr District, which itself is one of several districts within Sepidan County.
Population
According to the national censuses conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran:
- 2006 Census: The rural district had a population of 5,731 individuals residing in 1,242 households.
- 2011 Census: The population increased to 6,012 individuals in 1,474 households.
- 2016 Census: The recorded population was 6,184 individuals across 1,625 households.
These figures reflect the total population of all villages encompassed by the rural district at each census interval.
Settlements
Komehr Rural District comprises a number of villages. The largest village, which also serves as the administrative center, is the eponymous Komehr. Other notable villages within the district include:
- Ab-e Garm-e Olya
- Ab-e Garm-e Sofla
- Chah-e Kandar
- Darreh-ye Garm
(These are examples; the complete list includes additional smaller settlements.)
Economy and Land Use
The district’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and livestock husbandry, typical of rural areas in Fars Province. Crops cultivated include wheat, barley, and various orchard fruits suited to the region’s climate. Irrigation is facilitated by local river systems and seasonal rainfall.
Infrastructure and Services
- Transportation: The rural district is connected to Sepidan County’s central city via provincial roads, providing access to markets and administrative services.
- Education: Primary and secondary schools are present in the larger villages, with higher education facilities located in larger towns within Sepidan County.
- Healthcare: Basic health clinics operate within the district, serving the local population for primary medical needs.
Cultural and Historical Context
Komehr Rural District, like many parts of Fars Province, is situated in an area with a rich cultural heritage that dates back to pre-Islamic Persia. While specific historical landmarks within the rural district are not prominently documented in national sources, the region shares in the broader historical narratives of the province, which includes ancient trade routes and Persian architectural influences.
References
- Statistical Center of Iran, National Census data (2006, 2011, 2016).
- Administrative divisions of Fars Province, Ministry of Interior of Iran.
All information presented is based on publicly available data from authoritative Iranian governmental sources.
