Soltaniyeh County

Soltaniyeh County (Persian: شهرستان سلطانیه) is in Zanjan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Soltaniyeh. There is a large cave called Katale Khor near the capital city.

Soltaniyeh County
Persian: شهرستان سلطانیه
County
Location of Soltaniyeh County in Zanjan province (right, yellow)
Location of Zanjan province in Iran
Coordinates: 36°27′N 48°49′E
Country Iran
ProvinceZanjan
CapitalSoltaniyeh
DistrictsCentral, Bagh Helli
Area
  Total1,358.8 km2 (524.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
  Total29,480
  Density22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

After the 2011 census, Soltaniyeh District was separated from Abhar County in the establishment of Soltaniyeh County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Soltaniyeh as its capital and only city.

At the 2016 census, the population was 29,480 in 9,130 households.

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