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Gradual Sending of Census SMS Messages Begins from October 17; Field Visits Start from November 1

2w ago October 17, 2026 1 min read 📰 ISNA
📋 Key Takeaway

The Statistical Center of Iran has begun sending SMS messages to encourage participation in the online census starting October 17, with field visits commencing on November 1. This initiative aims to enhance public engagement in the census process.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The census process is crucial for Iran's governance and planning, impacting various sectors of society.

👥 Key Players

Statistical Center of Iran MENTIONED
Government agency responsible for conducting the census
"They play a crucial role in collecting demographic data that informs government policy and resource allocation."

📰 What Happened

The Statistical Center of Iran has started sending SMS messages to encourage participation in an online census, which will be followed by field visits starting November 1. This initiative aims to increase public engagement in the census process.

  • SMS messages will be sent without links to direct people to the government portal.
  • The message-sending process will take about two weeks.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Accurate census data is essential for effective governance, resource allocation, and planning in Iran.
🌍 Regional: A well-conducted census can stabilize internal dynamics and improve regional governance strategies.
🌐 International: International organizations often rely on census data for assessing development and humanitarian needs in Iran.

📚 Background

Censuses are conducted to gather demographic data, which is vital for national planning and policy-making. Iran's last census was in 2016, and this upcoming one is expected to reflect changes in population dynamics.

Demographic data collection Government resource allocation
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a government announcement, the information is likely to reflect official perspectives and priorities.

The head of the Statistical Center of Iran announced the gradual sending of SMS messages related to the online census process starting from October 17, stating that these messages will be sent without links and solely to invite people to visit the government portal. The process of sending these messages will take about two weeks.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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