Shahrekord County

Shahrekord County is in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Shahr-e Kord.

History
After the 2006 National Census, Kiar District was separated from the county in the establishment of Kiar County, which was divided into two districts and five rural districts. In addition, the village of Vardanjan was elevated to the status of a city. Dastgerd Rural District and the city of Farrokh Shahr separated from their districts to form the new Farrokhshahr District.

After the 2011 census, Ben District was separated from the county in the formation of Ben County, and Saman District to become Saman County, with both new counties divided into two districts of two rural districts each. In addition, the village of Haruni rose to city status.

In August 2023, Farrokhshahr District was separated from the county to form Farrokhshahr County, which was divided into two districts and three rural districts.

Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 362,381 in 91,273 households. The following census in 2011 counted 340,382 people in 95,406 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 315,980 in 93,104 households.

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