| Native name | 大宁县 |
|---|---|
| Other name | Taning |
| Coordinates | 36°27′N 110°42′E |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Shanxi |
| Prefecture-level city | Linfen |
| Area total | 962 km² |
| Population as of | 2010 |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
| Population total | 64501 |
Daning County (traditional Chinese: 大寧縣; simplified Chinese: 大宁县; pinyin: Dàníng Xiàn; literally: great peace) is a county in the southwest of Shanxi province, China, bordering Shaanxi province to the west. It is under the administration of Linfen.
The county spans an area of 962 square kilometres (371 sq mi),[1] and has a population of 64,501, according to the 2010 Chinese Census.[2] The county government is situated in the town of Xinshui.[1]
History
According to archaeological findings of Zhima Tan, there were inhabitants settled in present-day Daning County during Old Stone Age.[citation needed]
The approximate area of present-day Daning County was first incorporated under the Northern Wei.[2]
Daning County itself was formally incorporated in 561 CE, during the Northern Zhou.[2]
Republic of China
During the early years of the Republic of China, Daning County was placed under the jurisdiction of Hedong Circuit.[2] Upon the abolition of the circuit system, Daning County was administered directly by the province.[2]
People's Republic of China
Upon the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, Daning County was placed under the jurisdiction of Linfen Prefecture, which was renamed to Jinnan Prefecture in 1954.[2] The county was briefly abolished from 1958 to 1961.[2] In 1970, Linfen Prefecture was restored, and Daning County was placed under its administration.[2]
Geography
The Yellow River flows through the western portion of the county, as does the Xinshui River, a tributary of the Yellow river.[1]
The county's elevation ranges from about 500 metres (1,600 ft) to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) in height.[1]
Administrative divisions
Daning County administers two towns and four townships.[3]
Towns
The county's two towns are Xinshui and Qu'e.[3]
Townships
The county's four townships are Sanduo Township, Taide Township, Xujiaduo Township, and Taigu Township.[3]
Demographics
As of the 2010 Chinese Census, the county had a population of 64,501 people, the majority of whom (34,666) lived in Xinshui.[2] In the 2000 Chinese Census, the county's population totaled 56,037.[2] A 1997 estimate placed the population at around 60,000 people.[2]
References
- ^ "zh:大宁县概况地图" [Daning County Overview] (in Chinese). xzqh.org. 2016-10-18. Archived 2019-05-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ "zh:大宁县历史沿革" [Daning County Organizational History] (in Chinese). xzqh.org. 2016-11-08. Archived 2019-05-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ "zh:2020年统计用区划代码" [2020 Statistical Division Codes] (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of China. 2020. Archived 2020-11-29 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-04-16.