Longchuan County, Yunnan
| Longchuan County | |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Province | Yunnan |
| Prefecture | Dehong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,931 km2 (746 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 170,000 |
| • Density | 88/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 678700 |
| Area code(s) | 0692 |
| Website | http://www.dhlc.gov.cn/ |
Longchuan County (陇川县; pinyin: Lǒngchuān Xiàn) is a county located in Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, southwestern China.
Administration
The county seat is in Zhangfeng Town (章凤镇).
Three other townships have been upgraded to town (镇, zhen) status:
- Longba (陇把)
- Chengzi (城子)
- Jinghan (景罕)
Culture
Many citizens of Dehong Prefecture belong to the Jingpo-nation ethnic group, an official minority in the People's Republic of China. They are one and the same as the people of Kachin State, the adjacent part of Myanmar, and ethno-linguistic ties are strong.
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Coordinates: 24°15′00″N 97°50′00″E / 24.25°N 97.8333°E
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