NavGeneral InfoEmail Print Geography Iran (Islamic Republic of) (IRN) Coverage type Country Time period covered 11/1956 - 11/1956 Data type Census: De jureNationally representative Summary Censuses provide population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. They often include other demographic, economic and health-related topics as well. Keywords Education, Population Citation Contributors Department of Public Statistics, Ministry of Interior (Iran) Suggested citation Department of Public Statistics, Ministry of Interior (Iran). Iran Population and Housing Census 1956. GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 7, 2022