Qeshlaq Dasht District (Persian: بخش قشلاقدشت) is an administrative subdivision (bakhsh) of Bileh Savār County, located in Ardabil Province, Iran. The district forms part of the larger Moghan plain in north‑western Iran.
Administrative structure
- Country: Iran
- Province: Ardabil
- County: Bileh Savār
- District (bakhsh): Qeshlaq Dasht
The district is further divided into two rural districts (dehestān):
- Qeshlaq‑e Jonubi Rural District
- Qeshlaq‑e Shomāli Rural District
These rural districts comprise a number of villages; the district does not contain a city that serves as an independent urban centre.
Demographics
According to the national census of 2006, Qeshlaq Dasht District had a total population of 12,640 individuals living in 2,512 households. Subsequent censuses have not been detailed in publicly available English‑language sources, and updated population figures are therefore not provided here.
Geography and economy
The district lies on the fertile Moghan plain, an area noted for agricultural production, particularly grain and horticultural crops. Livestock farming, especially sheep and cattle, also contributes to the local economy. The terrain is relatively flat, with a semi‑arid climate typical of the region.
Transportation and infrastructure
Roads connecting Qeshlaq Dasht District with the county capital, Bileh Savār, and the provincial capital, Ardabil, facilitate the movement of goods and residents. Basic public services such as primary education, health clinics, and utilities are administered at the rural‑district level.
References
- Statistical Center of Iran, “Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)”.
- Ardabil Province administrative documents, Government of Iran.
No additional verified encyclopedic information on Qeshlaq Dasht District is currently available.
