Bastak County شهرستان بستک |
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Location in Hormozgan Province |
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Location of Hormozgan Province in Iran |
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Coordinates: 27°11′53″N 54°22′7″E / 27.19806°N 54.36861°ECoordinates: 27°11′53″N 54°22′7″E / 27.19806°N 54.36861°E | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Hormozgan Province |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 65,716 |
Time zone | +3.5 |
Area code(s) | 0782-362 |
Bastak County (Persian: شهرستان بستک) is a county in Hormozgan Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Bastak. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 65,716, in 13,563 families. The county is divided into three districts: the Central District, Jenah District, and Kukherd District. The county has three cities: Bastak, Janah, and Kukherd.
Bastak was traditionally part of the region of South Fars. Bastak's inhabitants are mainly sunni Muslem and speak Achomee language. Bastaki are Ajami people of Persian Aryan background. The language is Achomee Very similar to Khonj,Gerash & Fedaghi accent.