Jingbian County () is a

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under the administration of Yulin City, in the northwest of

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, China, bordering

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to the north and northwest and flanked in the north by the

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. It has a land area of , and a population of 384,100 in 2020.

History

The county was first established as Bian County in 1731, although the area has been inhabited since the

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. Ruins of the 5th century Hun capital Tongwancheng can be found in the county.

Culture

The county is known for its paper-cutting art and

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folk music and its culture is described as a mix between Chinese and Mongolian.

Economy

A large gas field is located in Jingbian, and it is a hub of the

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network. There are also significant coal and rock salt reserves.

Administrative divisions

As 2019, Jingbian County is in charge of one subdistrict and sixteen towns. ;Subdistricts * Zhangjiapan Subdistrict () - it is upgraded from town. ;Towns - Towns are upgraded from townships. - Towns are established newly. * Huanghaojie () - Former Townships are merged to other.

Climate

Transportation

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* Taiyuan-Zhongwei-Yinchuan Railway

References

External links

Official website of People's Government of Jingbian County
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