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

History

After the 2011 census, Chah Varz Rural District was separated from the Central District in the formation of Chah Varz District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Sheykh Amer Rural District. After the 2016 census, Kahnuyeh Rural District was established in Alamarvdasht District, and Kheyrgu Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Kheyrgu District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Kamali Rural District. The villages of Chah Varz and Kheyrgu were elevated to city status.

Demographics

Ethnicity

Lamerd was historically part of the region of Irahistan. The people of Lamerd are known as the Achomi people.

Population

At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 76,971 in 16,602 households. The following census in 2011 counted 83,916 people in 21,210 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 91,782 in 25,837 households.

Administrative divisions

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