Bastak County

Bastak County (Persian: شهرستان بستک) is a county in Hormozgan Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Bastak.[1] At the 2006 census, the county's population was 65,716, in 13,563 families.[2] 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 County
شهرستان بستک
Location in Hormozgan Province
Location of Hormozgan Province in Iran
Coordinates: 27°11′53″N 54°22′7″E
Country Iran
ProvinceHormozgan Province
Population
 (2006)
  Total65,716
Time zone+3.5
Area code(s)0782-362

Bastak was traditionally part of the region of Irahistan. Bastak's inhabitants are mainly Sunni Muslim and speak Larestani language.The Bastaki accent of Larestani language is very similar to the Khonji, Gerashi and Fedaghi accents.

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