Jowzan Rural District
Jowzan Rural District (Persian: دهستان جوزان) is in the Central District of Malayer County, Hamadan province, Iran. Its capital is the village of Jowzan.
Jowzan Rural District
Persian: دهستان جوزان | |
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Jowzan Rural District | |
| Coordinates: 34°16′36″N 49°00′28″E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Hamadan |
| County | Malayer |
| District | Central |
| Capital | Jowzan |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 6,659 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
At the National Census of 2006, its population was 8,324 in 2,198 households. There were 7,306 inhabitants in 2,207 households at the following census of 2011. At the most recent census of 2016, the population of the rural district was 6,659 in 2,164 households. The most populous of its 12 villages was Jowzan, with 2,625 people.
The economy is based on livestock, handicrafts and agriculture. Jowzan rugs has been declared in the global markets. One of the major products of the rural district is grape and raisin grapes to be exported to domestic and foreign market. Raisin production in the rural district and surrounding areas of Malayer, makes the region's reputation in producing and exporting these products.