Jiujing Hani Ethnic Township Explained

Jiujing Hani Ethnic Township
Native Name:酒井哈尼族乡
Native Name Lang:zh
Settlement Type:Ethnic township
Pushpin Map:China Yunnan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Yunnan.
Coordinates:22.4481°N 99.9753°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Yunnan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Pu'er City
Subdivision Type3:Autonomous county
Subdivision Name3:Lancang Lahu Autonomous County
Established Title1:Incorporated (township)
Established Date1:1940
Area Total Km2:381
Population As Of:2017
Population Total:14,065
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:China Standard
Utc Offset1:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:665699
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:0879

Jiujing Hani Ethnic Township is an ethnic township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 14,065 and an area of 381km2.

Etymology

In late Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), the region was rich in wine, hence the name "Jiujing" .

Administrative division

As of 2016, the township is divided into four villages:

History

It came under the jurisdiction of Tudusi in the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911).

In 1940, it was under the jurisdiction of the 1st District and then became Jiujing Township .

From 1949 to 1968, it was known as "Jiujing District" . In 1969, it was renamed "Weidong Commune" and then "Jiujing Commune" in 1972. It was formed as a township in 1988.

Geography

The township is situated at southern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County. The township is bordered to the north by Menglang Town, to the east by Nuozhadu Town, to the south by Huimin Town, and to the west by Donghui Town and Nuofu Township.

Economy

The economy of the township has a predominantly agricultural orientation, including farming, ranching and pig-breeding. Commercial crops include tea, sugarcane, and coffee bean.

Demographics

As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 14,065.

Ethnic groups in 2004
Population Percentage
5460 45.5%
4676 39.0%
647 5.4%
228 1.9%
808 6.7%
Other 185 1.5%

Transportation

The National Highway G214 passes across the township north to south.

References

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