Bala Taleqan District

Bala Taleqan District (Persian: بخش بالا طالقان) is in Taleqan County, Alborz province, Iran. Its capital is the village of Jovestan.

Bala Taleqan District
Persian: بخش بالا طالقان
Bala Taleqan District
Coordinates: 36°13′19″N 50°57′15″E
CountryIran
ProvinceAlborz
CountyTaleqan
CapitalJovestan
Population
 (2016)
  Total7,339
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

In October 2010, the former Taleqan District was separated from Savojbolagh County, Tehran province, in the establishment of Taleqan County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Taleqan as its capital and only city.

At the latest census in 2016, the population of the district was 7,339 in 2,805 households, by which time the county had become a part of the newly established Alborz province.

Bala Taleqan District Population
Administrative Divisions2016
Jovestan RD14,193
Kenar Rud RD3,146
Total7,339
RD: Rural District
1Formerly Bala Taleqan Rural District
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