After the 2006 National Census,
Hiduj and
Sib and Suran Districts were separated from the county in the establishment of
Sib and Suran County.
Zaboli District was separated from the county in establishing
Zaboli County. The villages of
Gosht and
Mohammadi were elevated to city status. In 2017,
Kuhak-e Esfandak Rural District was separated from
Bam Pasht District in the formation of
Mehregan District, including the new
Kuhak Rural District. In 2019,
Nahuk Rural District was separated from
Jaleq District to join the
Central District, and Jaleq District was separated from the county in the establishment of
Golshan County. In 2021, the village of
Esfandak rose to the status of a city. ==Demographics==