Lordegan County is in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Lordegan.

History

After the 2006 National Census, three villages merged to create the city of Manj-e Nesa. After the 2011 census, Sardasht Rural District was separated from the Central District in the formation of Talayeh District, which was divided into two rural districts, including the new Dudera Rural District. Four villages merged in creating the city of Sardasht. In 2018, Armand Rural District and Khanmirza District were separated from the county in the establishment of Khanmirza County. In 2022, Falard District was separated from the county to establish Falard County.

Demographics

Language

Bakhtiari tribes are predominant inhabitants of Lordegan county. People mainly speak Luri language by Bakhtiari dialect, which is a member of Southwestern Iranian languages.

Population

At the time of the 2006 census, the county's population was 175,289, in 34,603 households. The following census in 2011 counted 194,783 people in 44,921 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 209,681 in 54,825 households.

Administrative divisions

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

Geography

The Milas Plain (دشت ميلاس) is found in Lordegan County. Wheat, rice and barley are cultivated in the plain.