Yongji County, Jilin

Yongji (Chinese: 永吉; pinyin: Yǒngjí; lit. 'always auspicious') is a county of central Jilin province, China, located just 18 km (11 mi) outside of Jilin City. It is under the administration of Jilin City, with a population of 400,000 residing in an area of 2,625 km2 (1,014 sq mi), and the county's seat is located in the town of Kouqian

Yongji County

永吉县
County
Yongji in Jilin City
Jilin City in Jilin Province
Coordinates: 43°40′23″N 126°29′53″E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceJilin
Prefecture-level cityJilin City
SeatKouqian (口前镇)
Area
 • Total2,625 km2 (1,014 sq mi)
Elevation
363 m (1,191 ft)
Population
 • Total400,000
 • Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
132200

2010 floods
Main article: 2010 China floods

More than 30,000 people in the town of Kouqian were trapped by floodwaters in July 2010 when all communication routes to the area were snapped. 200 rescue workers were dispatched to rescue the inhabitants.[1]

Administrative divisions

As of 2011, the county administers seven towns and two townships.[2]

Towns:

  • Kouqian (口前镇)
  • Shuanghe (双河镇)
  • Chaluhe (岔路河镇)
  • Xiyang (西阳镇)
  • Wanchang (万昌镇)
  • Beidahu (北大湖镇)
  • Yilaxi (一拉溪镇)

Townships:

  • Huangyu Township (黄榆乡)
  • Jinjia Township (金家乡)

References
  1. "Floodwater Traps 30,000 In Northeastern China City". RTT News. July 29, 2010. Retrieved August 14, 2010.
  2. 2011年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：永吉县 (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. Retrieved 2012-07-16.


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