Qianliu Yi Ethnic Township Explained

Qianliu Yi Ethnic Township
Native Name:谦六彝族乡
Native Name Lang:zh
Settlement Type:Ethnic township
Pushpin Map:China Yunnan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Yunnan.
Coordinates:22.8975°N 100.1772°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 Km2:896
Population As Of:2017
Population Total:43,031
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:China Standard
Utc Offset1:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:665628
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:0879

Qianliu Yi Ethnic Township is an ethnic township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 43,031 and an area of 896km2.

Administrative division

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

History

As a communication hub in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, the township was even a place of strategic importance during the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911) and Republic of China (1912-1949).

In 1940, Mangnuo Township was set up. In 1948, it was renamed "Qianliu Township".

After the establishment of the Communist State, its name was changed to "Qianliu District" . In 1969 it was renamed "Yuejin Commune", named after the Great Leap Forward. And it was renamed "Qianliu Commune" in 1971. In 1988, the Qianliu Yi Ethnic Township was officially incorporated.

Geography

The township is situated at northeastern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County. It is surrounded by Dashan Township on the north, Donghe Township and Nanling Township on the west, Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County on the east, and Nuozhadu Town on the south.

The highest point in the township is the Black Mountain which stands above sea level. The lowest point is the Mengsa Farm, which, at above sea level.

The Lancang River flows through the township. Other rivers and streams include Mangpa River and Mengsa River .

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. Industry is mainly based on wine-making and ceramics. The region abounds with iron, copper, and manganese. Significant crops include grain, corn, peanut, sugarcane, tea, and coffee bean.

Demographics

As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 43,031.

Ethnic groups in 2004
Population Percentage
563 2.7%
5159 25.1%
4931 24.0%
696 3.4%
7364 35.9%
391 1.9%
1265 6.2%
157 0.8%
Other 6 0.03%

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