Qingjian County Explained

Qingjian County
Other Name:Tsingkien
Settlement Type:County
Image Map1:Location of Yulin Prefecture within Shaanxi (China).png
Map Caption1:Yulin in Shaanxi
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Shaanxi
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Yulin
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:1881
Population As Of:2021
Population Total:210000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:China standard time
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:718300
Area Code Type:Area code
Blank Name:Licence plates
Blank Info:Chinese: 陕K

Qingjian County is a county in Yulin, in the north of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Shanxi province across the Yellow River to the east. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Yulin. It spans an area of 1881km2, and has a population of about 210,000 as of 2021.[1]

Toponymy

The area was named "Qingjian" by Emperor Renzong of the Song dynasty.

History

The area of present-day Qingjian County has been inhabited since the Neolithic era. The county was once part of the Yangshao culture, and later, the Longshan culture. The area was subsequently inhabited by the Guifang.

The county seat,, was established during the Tang dynasty. Other nearby settlements were established during the Song dynasty.

In October 1927, the, led by the Communist Party, took place in the county.

Geography

Qingjian County is located in the south of Yulin, in the north of Shaanxi province, and spans an area of 1881km2. It spans from east to west, and from north to south. The Yellow River meets the Wuding River in the county. It is bordered by Shilou County of Shanxi province across the Yellow River to the east, by Zichang in Yan'an to the west, by Yanchuan County in Yan'an to the south, Suide County to the north, and Zizhou County to the northwest.

Administrative divisions

Qingjian County administers the following nine towns:[2]

  • (Chinese: 宽州镇)
  • (Chinese: 石咀驿镇)
  • (Chinese: 折家坪镇)
  • (Chinese: 玉家河镇)
  • (Chinese: 高杰村镇)
  • (Chinese: 李家塔镇)
  • (Chinese: 店则沟镇)
  • (Chinese: 解家沟镇)
  • (Chinese: 下廿里铺镇)

Demographics

Qingjian County has a population of approximately 210,000 as of 2021. Urban residents of the county experience a per capita disposable income of 31,608 renminbi (RMB), while rural residents have a per capita disposable income of 12,689 RMB.

Economy

As of 2021, Qingjian County has a gross domestic product (GDP) of 6.965 billion renminbi (RMB). Retail sales in Qingjian County totaled 1.757 billion RMB in 2021. Major agricultural products grown in Qingjian County include jujubes and apples.

Transportation

Notable people

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-05-05 . zh:清涧县情简介(2021年) . Qingjian County Introduction (2021) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231026203300/http://www.qjzhf.gov.cn/aboutCont.html?id=79938 . 2023-10-26 . 2023-10-26 . Qingjian County People's Government . zh.
  2. Web site: 2022 . zh:2022年统计用区划代码(清涧县) . 2022 Statistical Division Codes (Qingjian County) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231024201330/http://www.stats.gov.cn/sj/tjbz/tjyqhdmhcxhfdm/2022/61/08/610830.html . 2023-10-24 . 2023-10-24 . . zh.
  3. Web site: 2020-12-31 . zh:陕西“十三五”高速公路建设成就备忘录 . Shaanxi "Thirteenth Five-Year Plan" expressway construction achievements memorandum . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231024191628/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10609009 . 2023-10-24 . 2023-10-24 . . zh.