Shiraz County

Shiraz County is in Fars province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Shiraz.

History
After the 2006 National Census, Kavar District was separated from the county in the establishment of Kavar County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Kavar as its capital and only city at the time. Korbal District was separated to establish Kharameh County, which was divided into two districts and five rural districts, with Kharameh as its capital and only city at the time. Sarvestan District was separated from the county in the creation of Sarvestan County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Sarvestan as its capital. The village of Khaneh Zenyan was elevated to the status of a city, and Sadra was upgraded to a city as well.

After the 2016 census, Zarqan District was separated from the county in the establishment of Zarqan County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Zarqan as its capital and only city at the time. Additionally, Siyakh Darengun Rural District was separated from the Central District in the formation of Siyakh Darengun District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Darengun Rural District.

Population
At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 1,676,927 in 427,268 households. The following census in 2011 counted 1,700,687 people in 481,239 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 1,869,001 in 567,567 households.

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