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Yunxi County
County in Hubei, People's Republic of China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yunxi County (simplified Chinese: 郧西县; traditional Chinese: 鄖西縣; pinyin: Yúnxī Xiàn) is a county in the northwest of Hubei province, China, bordering Shaanxi province to the north and the west.[3] It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Shiyan.[3][4] The county spans a total area of 3,509.6 square kilometres (1,355.1 sq mi),[3] and has a population of 371,012 as of 2010.[1]
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History
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During the Spring and Autumn period, the area of present-day Yunxi County belonged to the Jun State.[1]
During the Warring States period, the area belonged to the Chu State.[1]
The area belonged to the Hanzhong Commandery during the Qin Dynasty, which was later absorbed by the Han Dynasty.[1]
During the Three Kingdoms period, the area was known as Pingyang County (simplified Chinese: 平阳县; traditional Chinese: 平陽縣; pinyin: Píngyáng Xiàn), and belonged to the Weixing Commandery of the Cao Wei.[1]
Subsequently, Pingyang County was taken by the Jin Dynasty, and was renamed.[1] The area was subsequently placed under the Shangjin Commandery.[1]
The subsequent Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties all reorganized the region.[1] It was in 1476 that an administrative division known as Yunxi County came into being.[1]
Republic of China
During the early years of the Republic of China, Yunxi County belonged to Xiangyang Circuit.[1] In 1932, the Republic of China introduced Administrative Inspectorates, and Yunxi County fell under the 11th Administrative Inspectorate of Hubei Province.[1] In 1936, it was moved to the 8th Administrative Inspectorate of Hubei Province.[1]
People's Republic of China
On November 16, 1947, Yunxi County was taken by the People's Liberation Army, the first county in present-day Hubei that the army took.[1]
In May 1949, the area was organized as part of the Liangyun Prefecture, which was then part of Shaanxi province.[1] The following year, it was renamed to Yunyang Prefecture (simplified Chinese: 郧阳专区; traditional Chinese: 鄖陽專區), and moved to Hubei province.[1] From 1952 to 1965, Yunyang Prefecture was abolished and merged into Xiangyang Prefecture, but was restored after this.[1] In 1994, the reorganized Yunyang Prefecture fell under the jurisdiction of the prefecture-level city of Shiyan, which administers Yunxi County to this day.[1]
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Geography
The county's northwestern portion is relatively hilly, and borders the eastern section of the Qinling Mountains.[3] Yunxi County has an average elevation of about 800 metres (2,600 ft).[3] The county's highest point reaches 1,853 metres (6,079 ft) in elevation, whereas the lowest point is just 1.57 metres (5.2 ft) above sea level.[3]
The Han River flows along the county's southern border, and a number of its tributaries flow through Yunxi County.[3]
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Climate
Administrative Divisions
Yunxi County administers nine towns, six townships, one ethnic township, and three other township-level divisions.[7] These township-level divisions are then further divided into 348 village-level divisions.[8]
Towns
Yunxi County's nine towns are Chengguan, Tumen, Shangjin, Dianzi, Jiahe, Yangwei, Guanyin, Ma'an, and Hejia.[7]
Townships
Yunxi County's six townships are Xiangkou Township, Guanfang Township, Jingyang Township, Liulang Township, Jianchi Township, and Anjia Township.[7]
Hubei Hui Ethnic Township
Yunxi County's sole ethnic township is Hubeikou Hui Ethnic Township.[7]
Other township-level divisions
Yunxi County's also administers three other township level divisions: Huaishulin Special Field, Sanguandong Protected Natural Forest Area, and Yunxi County Industrial Park.[7][9]
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Economy
Agriculture
The county maintains a significant agricultural sector, with notable products from the region including grapes and goats.[8]
Electricity
As of 2020, the county is building a hydropower station, and has stated an intention to utilize the county's solar power and wind power potential.[8]
Industry
The Yunxi County Industrial Park spans an area of 2,200 mu.[8] Major industries in the county include auto parts and agricultural equipment.[8]
Tourism
Yunxi County hosts four AAAA-level tourist attractions.[8]
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Transportation
National Highway 209 runs through the county.[8]
References
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