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Lancang County
Lancang Lahu Autonomous County (; Lahu: ) is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Pu'er City, in southwestern Yunnan province, China. Lancang is the same as Lan Xang, and refers to the Mekong River (known in Chinese as the Lancang) on its eastern borders and adopted by modern Laos, a Tai word meaning ''Million Elephants''. History In 1988, the county was struck by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake. It was followed by a second damaging event shortly after. The two events killed a total of 939 people. Administrative divisions Lancang Lahu Autonomous County comprises five towns, nine townships and six ethnic townships. ;Towns ;Townships ;Ethnic townships Ethnic groups A large portion of the population are of Lahu ethnicity, and Lahu language is one of the official languages in the county. The Akha language, whose speakers are officially classified as Hani people, is also spoken in Lancang County. Ethnic Hani townships include Fazhan 发展河哈尼族乡 and Jiujin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Autonomous County
Autonomous counties () and autonomous banners () are Counties of China, county-level autonomous administrative divisions of China. Autonomous counties tend to have a large number of ethnic minority citizens compared to ordinary counties (if not an outright majority), or are the historic home of a significant minority population. There are 117 autonomous counties and three autonomous Banners of Inner Mongolia, banners. The latter are found in Inner Mongolia, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and the former are found everywhere else. Maps List History Former autonomous counties of China See also * References External links * BJreview.com: "Regional Autonomy for Ethnic Minorities in China" {{authority control Autonomous counties of the People's Republic of China, Autonomous administrative divisions of China, C County-level divisions of the People's Republic of China, * Counties of China Lists of counties, China, PRC Autonomous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tai Languages
The Tai, Zhuang–Tai, or Daic languages (Ahom language, Ahom: 𑜁𑜪𑜨 𑜄𑜩 or 𑜁𑜨𑜉𑜫 𑜄𑜩 ; ; or , ; , ) are a branch of the Kra–Dai languages, Kra–Dai language family. The Tai languages include the most widely spoken of the Tai–Kadai languages, including Standard Thai language, Thai or Siamese, the national language of Thailand; Lao language, Lao or Laotian, the national language of Laos; Myanmar's Shan language; and Zhuang languages, Zhuang, a major language in the Southwestern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, spoken by the Zhuang people (), the largest minority ethnic group in China, with a population of 15.55 million, living mainly in Guangxi, the rest scattered across Yunnan, Guangdong, Guizhou, and Hunan provinces. Name Cognates with the name ''Tai'' (''Thai'', ''Dai'', etc.) are used by speakers of many Tai languages. The term ''Tai'' is now well-established as the generic name in English. In his book'' The Tai-Kadai Languages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhutang Township, Lancang County
Zhutang Township () is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 32,455 and an area of . Administrative division As of 2016, the township is divided into elven villages: *Munai () *Panzhihua () *Dongzhu () *Yunshan () *Laotanshan () *Datangzi () *Zhanmapo () *Nanben () *Cizhuhe () *Ganhe () *Junmeng () History In 1940, Zhutang District () was set up. After the founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it became the seat of the county government. During the Great Leap Forward, its name was changed to "Qianjin Commune" () in 1969 and then "Zhutang Commune" () in 1972. It was incorporated as a township in 1988. Geography It lies at the northern of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, bordering Ximeng Va Autonomous County to the west, Menglang Town and Laba Township to the south, Fubang Township and Mujia Township to the north, and Nanling Township to the east. The Nanlang River () flows through the town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laba Township
Laba Township () is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 15,000 and an area of . Administrative division As of 2016, the township is divided into six villages: *Talanong () *Mangdong () *Xiaolaba () *Nanpan () *Yintong () *Nanlie () History After the founding of the Communist State in 1949, Ximeng District () was set up. It was renamed "Laba District" () in 1953. During the Great Leap Forward, its name was changed to "Laba Commune" () in 1958 and then Xiangdong Commune () in 1969. It was incorporated as a township in 1988. Geography The township is located in southwestern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County. It borders Zhutang Township in the north, Ximeng County and Menglian County in the west, Donghui Town in the south, and Menglang Town in the east. There are mainly three rivers in the township, namely the Nanluo River (), Nannong River () and Nanpan River (). Economy The township's economy is based on near ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mujia Township
Mujia Township (; ) is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 16,113 and an area of . Etymology "Mujia" is a Tai Nuea language name, which means "place like a spoon", written in Tai Le script as ᥛᥫᥒᥰ ᥐᥣᥐᥱ. The original pronunciation is "Mengga", but now evolved to "Mujia". Another said, "Mujia" is a Wa language name, which means "place with many of wild ginger", and written in Wa language as "ndaex glag". Administrative division As of 2016, the township is divided into six villages: * Bangli () * Mengnuo () * Haboma () * Laba () * Nanliu () * Fujiao () Geography The township is situated at northwestern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County. The township shares a border with Xuelin Wa Ethnic Township to the west, Shangyun Town and Fubang Township to the east, Ankang Wa Ethnic Township to the north, and Zhutang Township to the south. There are four major streams in the township, namely the Nanjia St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanling Township, Lancang County
Nanling Township () is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 24,059 and an area of . Administrative division As of 2016, the township is divided into eight villages: *Huanghui () *Mangnong () *Mengbing () *Xiananxian () *Qianzhe () *Mangfu () *Mengkan () *Mali () History In 1940, it belonged to the 4th District and then the Daling Township (). After the founding of the Communist State in 1949, Nanling District () was set up. During the Great Leap Forward, its name was changed to Wensheng Commune () in 1969 and then Nanling Commune () in 1971. It was incorporated as a township in 1988. Geography It lies at the central of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, bordering Zhutang Township to the west, Menglang Town to the southwest, Nuozhadu Town to the south, Fubang Township and Donghe Township to the north, and Qianliu Yi Ethnic Township to the east. There are major four rivers and streams in the township, name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dashan Township, Lancang County
Dashan Township ( zh, s=大山乡, t=大山鄉, p=Dàshān Xiāng) is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 16,281 and an area of . Administrative division As of 2016, the township is divided into eight villages: * Dashan () * Banpo () * Youzhafang () * Pingtian () * Manghai () * Tuanshan () * Nanmei () * Nandeba () History In the Republic of China, it belonged to the Banghai Township ( zh, s=邦海乡, labels=no) and Daling Township ( zh, s=大岭乡, labels=no). After establishment of the Communist State, in 1950, the Dashan District ( zh, s=大山区, labels=no) was set up. It was merged into Donghe District ( zh, s=东河区, labels=no) in 1958. In 1984, Dashan District was demerged from Donghe District. It was incorporated officially as a township in 1988. Geography The township is located in northeastern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County. It is surrounded by Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donghe Township, Lancang County
Donghe Township ( zh, s=东河乡, t=東河鄉, p=Dōnghé Xiāng) is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 11,115 and an area of . Etymology The name of "Donghe" named is after the "Dong River" ( zh, s=东河, l=East River, labels=no), which flows through the region. Administrative division As of 2016, the township is divided into seven villages: *Banggna () *Hebian () *Dalaba () *Nandai () *Donghe () *Zhabu () *Xiaotang () History In the Republic of China (1912-1949), it belonged to Daling Township ( zh, s=大岭乡, labels=no). After establishment of the Communist State, it was merged into Dashan District ( zh, s=大山区, labels=no). It was demerged from Donghe District ( zh, s=东河区, labels=no) in 1984. It was incorporated officially as a township in 1988. Geography It lies at the northern of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, bordering Nanling Township to the southwest, Fubang Township to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuofu Township
Nuofu Township () is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 17,556 and an area of . Administrative division As of 2016, the township is divided into nine villages: *Nuofu () *Gede () *Amuga () *Dongmengsong () *Bakanai () *Luomeng () *Nanduan () *Wanka () *Ali () History In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), it came under the jurisdiction of Menglian ''Xuanfusi'' (). In 1940, it belonged to the 2nd District. That same year, the 2nd District was revoked. The Menghai Township () and Zhenbian Township () were set up. After the founding of the Communist State in 1949, Zhenbian District () was set up. It was renamed "Nuofu District" () in 1954. During the Great Leap Forward, its name was changed to "Qianwei Commune" () in 1969 and then "Nuofu Commune" in 1971 (). It was incorporated as a township in 1988. Geography It lies at the southern of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, bordering Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Auto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donghui, Lancang County
Donghui () is a town in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 13,487 and an area of . Administrative division As of 2016, the town is divided into six villages: *Donggang () *Ayong () *Banli () *Huinong () *Nanweng () *Gaixin () History In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), it came under the jurisdiction of Mengbin Tusi (). During the Republic of China (1912-1949), it belonged to Donglang Township (). In 1949, the Donghui District () was set up. It was renamed Hongwei Commune () in 1969 and was changed to Donghui Commune () in 1972. It was incorporated as a township in 1988. On December 28, 2012, it was upgraded to a town. Geography It lies at the southwestern of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, bordering Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County to the west, Nuofu Township to the south, Laba Township to the north, and Menglang Town to the east. The Dongjiao River (), Nanhong River () and Nange River () flow through t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huimin, Lancang County
Huimin () is a town in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 17,000 and an area of . Administrative division As of 2016, the town is divided into five villages: * Hanguping () * Fula () * Mangyun () * Jingmai () * Mangjing () History It was incorporated as a township in 1984. It officially designated an " ethnic township" until an administrative reorganisation in 1988. On December 28, 2012, it was upgraded to a town. Geography The town is located in southeastern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, which known as the "South Gate" of the county. It is surrounded by Jiujing Hani Ethnic Township on the north, Nuofu Township on the west, Fazhanhe Hani Ethnic Township on the east, and Menghai County on the south. The town a mountainous area. Mount Kongming () is situated at the northern town, which stands above sea level. Mount Mala () and Mount Fulahou () in the east are and above sea level respectively, among which Mount Fula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuozhadu
Nuozhadu () is a town in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 30,419 and an area of . Administrative division As of 2016, the town is divided into ten villages: *Yaofangba () *Yakou () *Nanxian () *Huangbahe () *Mengkuang () *Xiangshuihe () *Biandanshan () *Longshan () *Luoshuidong () *Qianmai () History In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), it came under the jurisdiction of Dayakou Tusi (). In 1940, it belonged to the 3rd District. That same year, the 3rd District was revoked and it belonged to Xinya Township (). In 1949, it came under the jurisdiction of Ningjiang County (). In 1953, Ningjiang County was revoked and Yakou District () was set up. In 1969 it was renamed "Xianfeng Commune" () and then "Yakou Commune" () in 1971. In 1988, Yakou Township () was incorporated. In 1998, China and the Netherlands have set up "Nuozhadu Provincial Nature Reserve" in the region to protect wild animal. In January 2006, the villages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
