Longnan
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History
Longnan was settled at least 7000 years ago. Between 5000 and 6000 years ago, civilizations developed along the Xihanshui (西汉水) and the Bailong (白龙江) rivers. Anping in Wudu as well as Li County both have ancient ruins. Longnan is very important in Chinese history and is considered the cradle of the Qin DynastyQin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BC. The Qin state derived its name from its heartland of Qin, in modern-day Shaanxi. The strength of the Qin state was greatly increased by the legalist reforms of Shang Yang in the 4th century BC, during the Warring...
; the dynasty that would unite China as a whole for the first time. Wudu County was even founded in the Qin dynasty. It is common to still find Qin dynasty artifacts including pottery, bronzes, and coins.
Administration
Longnan has 1 urban districts, 8 counties, 242 towns, and 3243 villages with a total population of 2,676,100.| Map | ||||||
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| # | Name | Hanzi | Hanyu Pinyin | Population (2004 est.) | Area (km²) | Density (/km²) |
| 1 | Wudu District Wudu District The Wudu District is an administrative district in Gansu, the People's Republic of China. It is one of 58 counties of Gansu. It is part of the Longnan prefecture, with the city of the same name being the prefecture seat.-References:... |
武都区 | Wǔdū Qū | 540,000 | 4,683 | 115 |
| 2 | Cheng County Cheng County Cheng County is a county under charge of Longnan City, Gansu Province of China. It has a land area of 1,701 square kilometers and a population of 250,000 in 2004... |
成县 | Chéng Xiàn | 250,000 | 1,701 | 147 |
| 3 | Dangchang County Dangchang County Dangchang County is an administrative district in Gansu, the People's Republic of China. It is one of 58 counties of Gansu. It is part of the Longnan prefecture, with the city of the same name being the prefecture seat... |
宕昌县 | Dàngchāng Xiàn | 290,000 | 3,331 | 87 |
| 4 | Kang County Kang County Kang County is an administrative district in Gansu, the People's Republic of China. It is one of 58 counties of Gansu. It is part of the Longnan prefecture, with the city of the same name being the prefecture seat. Its postal code is 746500, and in 1999 its population was 199,570... |
康县 | Kāng Xiàn | 200,000 | 2,958 | 68 |
| 5 | Wen County Wen County Wen County may refer to:*Wen County, Gansu , county of Longnan Prefecture, Gansu*Wen County, Henan , county in Jiaozuo Prefecture, Henan... |
文县 | Wén Xiàn | 240,000 | 4,994 | 48 |
| 6 | Xihe County Xihe County Xihe County is a county under charge of Longnan City, Gansu Province of China. It has a land area of abcd square kilometers, and a population of P0,0000 in 2008. The postal code is 742500. The county seat is located in the town of Hanyuan .-External links:*... |
西和县 | Xīhé Xiàn | 390,000 | 1,861 | 210 |
| 7 | Li County Li County, Gansu -Situation:Lixian is bordered by the Longnan counties of Xihe in the east, Wudu in the south and Dangchang in the west. Dingxi and Tianshui municipalities lie to the northwest and northeast respectively.... |
礼县 | Lǐ Xiàn | 510,000 | 4,299 | 119 |
| 8 | Liangdang County Liangdang County Liangdang County is a county under charge of Longnan City, Gansu Province of China. It has a land area of 1,374 square kilometers, and a population of 50,000 in 2004. The postal code is 742400... |
两当县 | Liǎngdāng Xiàn | 50,000 | 1,374 | 36 |
| 9 | Hui County Hui County Hui County is a county under charge of Longnan City, Gansu Province. The postal code is 742300.The population was in 1999.-References:... |
徽县 | Huī Xiàn | 210,000 | 2,722 | 77 |
Economy
In 2004 Longnan's GDP was 6,338,000 RMB; 12% growth over the previous year.Important agricultural products include cereals and grains, Chinese medicinal herbs, vegetable oil, fruits, nuts, berries, and vegetables.
Coal, copper, lead, zinc, petroleum, gold, and are all major mineral resources for Longnan. Cement and other building materials are also produced here.