Qods County (Persian: شهرستان قدس) is in Tehran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Qods.[3]
Qods County Persian: شهرستان قدس | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location of Qods County in Tehran province (top left, pink) | |
 Location of Tehran province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 35°42′03″N 51°06′23″E / 35.70083°N 51.10639°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Tehran |
| Capital | Qods |
| Districts | Central |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.2 km2 (31.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 316,636 |
| • Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
In April 2009, Qods District was separated from Shahriar County in the establishment of Qods County, with Qods as its capital.[3]
The National Census in 2011 counted 290,663 people in 85,169 households.[4] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 316,636 in 96,682 households.[2]
According to the information of the State Meteorological Organization of tehran province, the long-term average annual rainfall of qods is around 246.1 mm[5]
Administrative divisions
The population history and structural changes of Qods County's administrative divisions over two consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows one district, two rural districts, and one city.[2]
| Administrative Divisions | 2011[4] | 2016[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 290,663 | 316,631 |
| Danesh RD | 4,357 | 3,889 |
| Haft Juy RD | 2,789 | 3,137 |
| Qods (city) | 283,517 | 309,605 |
| Total | 290,663 | 316,636 |
| RD = Rural District | ||
