Liannan Yao Autonomous County
Liannan
连南瑶族自治县 | |
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| 连南瑶族自治县 Liannan Yao Autonomous County | |
.jpg) Nangang Yao village in Liannan | |
 Location in Qingyuan | |
  Liannan Location of the seat in Guangdong | |
| Coordinates: 24°35′N 112°16′E / 24.583°N 112.267°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Guangdong |
| Prefecture-level city | Qingyuan |
| County seat | Sanjiang |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,231 km2 (475 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 134,691 |
| • Density | 109.4/km2 (283.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
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| Traditional Chinese | 連南瑤族自治縣 | ||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 连南瑶族自治县 | ||||||||||||||
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Liannan Yao Autonomous County (postal: Linnam; simplified Chinese: 连南瑶族自治县; traditional Chinese: 連南瑤族自治縣; pinyin: Liánnán Yáozú Zìzhìxiàn) is located in the north of Guangdong province, China, and is part of Qingyuan prefecture-level city.[1][2] It is one of Guangdong's three autonomous counties. More than half the population of the county is of Yao ethnicity.
History
The area of present-day Liannan Yao Autonomous County has been under successive Chinese administrations since antiquity. During the Spring and Autumn, and Warring States periods, it belonged to the State of Chu, later becoming part of Changsha Commandery under the Qin dynasty and Guiyang Commandery during the Han dynasty. In subsequent periods, it was governed by Shixing Commandery, Yangshan Commandery and Xiping Commandery. From the Tang dynasty onward, the region was administered as part of Lian Prefecture, a status that continued through the Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties.[3]
The region has long been inhabited by the Yao people, though formal administrative institutions for Yao affairs were not established until the Qing dynasty. Beginning in the early 18th century, Qing authorities created specialized offices to manage Yao-inhabited areas, with administrative centers established in Sanjiang and later Lianshan. Qing governance incorporated elements of the traditional Yao elder system into local administration.[3]
Following the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912, a series of administrative reforms were introduced to govern Yao regions, including the creation of provincial-level Yao affairs institutions. In 1946, Liannan County was formally established, with its county seat in Sanjiang.[3] After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Liannan underwent several administrative reorganizations. In 1953, Liannan was merged with neighboring areas to form a county-level autonomous region, and in 1955, it was officially designated Liannan Yao Autonomous County. In December 1958, Liannan was merged with Lian, Lianshan and Yangshan counties to form the Lianyang Autonomous County, with the administrative seat in Lianzhou town. Following the separation of Yangshan County in October 1960, the unit was renamed Lianzhou Autonomous County. In October 1961, the Lianzhou Autonomous County was dissolved and Liannan Yao Autonomous County was restored under the administration of Shaoguan Prefecture. After the merger of prefectural and municipal administrations in 1983, Liannan came under the jurisdiction of Shaoguan city. In January 1988, with the establishment of Qingyuan city, Liannan was reassigned to its administration, where it remains today.[3]
Geography
Liannan Yao Autonomous County borders Lianzhou to the northeast, Yangshan County to the southeast, Huaiji County to the south, Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County to the west, and Jianghua Yao Autonomous County of Hunan to the northwest. The county covers a total area of 1,231 square kilometres, and administers 7 towns and 71 village (community) committees.[4]
Climate
| Climate data for Liannan, elevation 174 m (571 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 26.9 (80.4) |
31.2 (88.2) |
33.1 (91.6) |
34.8 (94.6) |
36.8 (98.2) |
39.8 (103.6) |
40.6 (105.1) |
40.2 (104.4) |
38.4 (101.1) |
36.8 (98.2) |
34.0 (93.2) |
27.6 (81.7) |
40.6 (105.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 13.8 (56.8) |
16.6 (61.9) |
19.2 (66.6) |
24.5 (76.1) |
28.7 (83.7) |
31.4 (88.5) |
33.7 (92.7) |
33.7 (92.7) |
31.3 (88.3) |
27.0 (80.6) |
21.7 (71.1) |
15.5 (59.9) |
24.8 (76.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 9.4 (48.9) |
12.0 (53.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
19.9 (67.8) |
24.1 (75.4) |
26.7 (80.1) |
28.2 (82.8) |
27.9 (82.2) |
25.9 (78.6) |
21.5 (70.7) |
16.4 (61.5) |
10.6 (51.1) |
19.8 (67.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 6.6 (43.9) |
9.0 (48.2) |
12.3 (54.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
21.0 (69.8) |
23.7 (74.7) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.2 (75.6) |
22.4 (72.3) |
17.7 (63.9) |
12.9 (55.2) |
7.4 (45.3) |
16.5 (61.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −1.9 (28.6) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
5.8 (42.4) |
11.0 (51.8) |
16.4 (61.5) |
19.6 (67.3) |
20.4 (68.7) |
14.8 (58.6) |
6.9 (44.4) |
1.2 (34.2) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 85.0 (3.35) |
93.4 (3.68) |
173.9 (6.85) |
209.4 (8.24) |
284.8 (11.21) |
310.9 (12.24) |
173.5 (6.83) |
185.6 (7.31) |
101.1 (3.98) |
75.2 (2.96) |
65.7 (2.59) |
54.2 (2.13) |
1,812.7 (71.37) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 12.9 | 13.4 | 19.1 | 18.0 | 19.0 | 19.9 | 15.5 | 15.0 | 9.8 | 6.5 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 165.4 |
| Average snowy days | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 78 | 79 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 79 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 72.5 | 58.6 | 52.4 | 72.6 | 106.3 | 127.8 | 191.0 | 191.8 | 164.6 | 158.1 | 128.0 | 112.3 | 1,436 |
| Percentage possible sunshine | 22 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 26 | 31 | 46 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 39 | 34 | 32 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administration[5][6] | |||||||||||||
Economy
In 2024, Liannan recorded a gross domestic product (GDP) of ¥7.207 billion, an increase of 0.2% year on year. The primary, secondary and tertiary sectors contributed ¥1.35 billion (18.7%), ¥1.397 billion (19.4%) and ¥4.459 billion (61.9%) respectively. Per capita GDP reached ¥53,087, while fixed asset investment declined by 31.2%. General public budget revenue totaled ¥305 million, up 5.5%, though tax revenue fell to ¥81 million. Public budget expenditure was ¥2.269 billion, down 4.6%.[7]
Agriculture and related industries grew modestly, with total output reaching ¥2.054 billion. Industrial value added above designated size increased by ¥3.7%, despite a contraction in construction activity. The tertiary sector dominated the economy, supported by tourism and foreign trade. Retail sales remained largely flat at ¥1.186 billion, while total imports and exports increased by ¥177.7%. Tourism recorded 474,400 visitors, generating ¥492 million in revenue. By the end of 2024, financial institution deposits stood at ¥6.666 billion and loans at ¥4.476 billion.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Snapshots of a China Gone Past: Part I". That's Online. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ MacDonald, Jeffery L. (1997). Transnational Aspects of Iu-Mien Refugee Identity. Taylor & Francis. p. 250. ISBN 978-0-8153-2994-7.
- ^ a b c d County Government Office (2025-09-19). "建置沿革" [Historical Development]. liannan.gov.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ County Government Office (2025-05-19). "连南概况" [Overview of Liannan] (in Chinese). Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Experience Template" 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ a b County Development, Reform, Industry, Information Technology, Science and Technology and Commerce Bureau (2025-06-10). "连南瑶族自治县2024年国民经济和社会发展统计公报" [Liannan Yao Autonomous County Statistical Communiqué on National Economic and Social Development in 2024]. liannan.gov.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2026-02-08.
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