Saravan County

Saravan County is in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Saravan.

History
After the 2006 National Census, Hiduj District and Sib and Suran District were separated from the county in the establishment of Sib and Suran County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with the city of Suran as its capital. Zaboli District was separated from the county in the establishment of Mehrestan County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Mehrestan as its capital only city. The villages of Gosht and Mohammadi rose to city status.

In August 2017, Kuhak-e Esfandak Rural District was separated from Bam Pasht District in the establishment of Mehregan District, which was divided into Esfandak and Kuhak Rural Districts. In November 2021, the village of Esfandak was elevated to the status of a city.

In January 2019, Nahuk Rural District was separated from Jaleq District to join the Central District. The remainder of Jaleq District was separated from the county in the establishment of Golshan County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Jaleq as its capital and only city.

Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 239,950 in 47,753 households. The following census in 2011 counted 175,728 people in 39,415 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 191,661, in 50,524 households.

Administrative divisions
Saravan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.