Ray_County,_Iran

Ray County, Iran

Ray County, Iran

County in Tehran province, Iran

For the city, see Ray. For other uses of a similar name, see Ray.

Ray County (Persian: شهرستان ری) is in Tehran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ray.[3]

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At the 2006 census, the county's population was 292,016 in 71,711 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 319,305 people in 85,445 households,[5] by which time villages had been separated from the Central District in the establishment of Khavaran District.[6] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 349,700 in 96,996 households,[2] when Qaleh Now Rural District had been separated from Kahrizak District in the establishment of Qaleh Now District.[7]

According to the information of the State Meteorological Organization of tehran province, the long-term average annual rainfall of ray is around 168.6 mm[8]

Note on spelling

According to the Iranian Chamber Society, the correct spelling of the city in both English and Persian is "Ray," (with an "a" vowel sound) though variations in spelling also exist.[9] The city university also uses the spelling "Ray" ("Azad University, Shahr-e-Ray")[10] as does the Encyclopædia Iranica published by Columbia University.[11]

Administrative divisions

The population history and structural changes of Ray County's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table. The latest census shows five districts, nine rural districts, and three cities.[2]

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References

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    OpenStreetMap contributors (5 April 2023). "Ray County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 23. Archived from the original (Excel) on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. [3]
    Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Tehran province centered on the city of Tehran". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 30 November 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
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    "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 23. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
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    "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 23. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  6. [6]
    Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (7 July 1388). "Approval letter regarding country divisions in Ray County in Tehran province". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 8 July 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  7. [7]
    Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (24 March 2013). "Approval letter regarding country divisions in Ray County". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  8. [8]
    https://tehranmet.ir/uploads/tahghighat/140201.pdf
  9. [9]
    "Iran Chamber Society: Iranian Cities: Shahr-e Ray". www.iranchamber.com. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  10. [10]
    "Islamic Azad University, Shahr-e-Ray | TOP ranked University | University Directory". www.university-directory.eu. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  11. [11]
    Foundation, Encyclopaedia Iranica. "Welcome to Encyclopaedia Iranica". iranicaonline.org. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
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