Yunxi County
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.[2] It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Shiyan.[2][3] The county spans a total area of 3,509.6 square kilometres (1,355.1 sq mi),[2] and has a population of 447,482 as of 2010.[1]
Yunxi County
郧西县 Yunsi | |
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 Lujiagou Reservoir | |
  Yunxi Location in Hubei | |
| Coordinates: 32°59′35″N 110°25′34″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hubei |
| Prefecture-level city | Shiyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,509 km2 (1,355 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 447,482 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Website | www |
History
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]
Geography
The county's northwestern portion is relatively hilly, and borders the eastern section of the Qinling Mountains.[2] Yunxi County has an average elevation of about 800 metres (2,600 ft).[2] 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.[2]
The Han River flows along the county's southern border, and a number of its tributaries flow through Yunxi County.[2]
Administrative Divisions
Yunxi County administers nine towns, six townships, one ethnic township, and three other township-level divisions.[4] These township-level divisions are then further divided into 348 village-level divisions.[5]
Towns
Yunxi County's nine towns are Chengguan, Tumen, Shangjin, Dianzi, Jiahe, Yangwei, Guanyin, Ma'an, and Hejia.[4]
Townships
Yunxi County's six townships are Xiangkou Township, Guanfang Township, Jingyang Township, Liulang Township, Jianchi Township, and Anjia Township.[4]
Hubei Hui Ethnic Township
Yunxi County's sole ethnic township is Hubeikou Hui Ethnic Township.[4]
Economy
Agriculture
The county maintains a significant agricultural sector, with notable products from the region including grapes and goats.[5]
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.[5]
Industry
The Yunxi County Industrial Park spans an area of 2,200 mu.[5] Major industries in the county include auto parts and agricultural equipment.[5]
Tourism
Yunxi County hosts four AAAA-level tourist attractions.[5]
Transportation
National Highway 209 runs through the county.[5]
References
- 郧西县历史沿革 [Yunxi County Historical Development]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2014-07-22. Archived from the original on 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- 郧西县概况地图 [Yunxi County Overview]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2014-07-22. Archived from the original on 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- 2020年统计用区划代码 [2020 Administrative Division Codes] (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of China. 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-11-29. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- 2020年统计用区划代码 [2020 Administrative Division Codes] (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of China. 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-11-29. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- 郧西县情简介 [Yunxi County Overview] (in Chinese). Yunxi County People's Government. 2020-03-12. Archived from the original on 2020-11-29. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- 三官洞林区简介 [Sanguandong Forest Area Introduction] (in Chinese). Yunxi County People's Government. 2018-12-20. Archived from the original on 2020-11-29. Retrieved 2020-11-29.