At the 2006 census, its population was 130,278, in 34,051 families.[1] The District has three cities: Abhar, Sain Qaleh, and Hidaj. The District has fiverural districts (dehestan): Abharrud Rural District, Darsajin Rural District, Dowlatabad Rural District, Howmeh Rural District, and Sain Qaleh Rural District.