Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province

Pingyao County Pingyao County, belonging to Jinzhong City of Shanxi Province, is located in the middle of Shanxi Province. It borders Jiexiu, Qixian, Wenshui, Fenyang, Qinyuan and other counties and cities. It is between 112 ° 12 ′ - 112 ° 31 ′ E and 37 ° 12 ′ - 37 ° 21 ′ n, with an average length of 40 km from north to South and a width of 30 km from east to west, covering a total area of 1260 square kilometers.

Pingyao is a cultural relic County in Shanxi Province, with more than 300 historic sites. The traffic system of Pingyao ancient city is composed of four streets, eight streets and 72 lanes. Rishengchang bank is known as "the originator of modern bank of China", Shuanglin temple is known as "the art treasure house of Oriental colored sculpture", and the ten thousand Buddha Hall of Zhenguo temple is one of the earliest existing wooden buildings in China. The main scenic spots of Pingyao include Pingyao County Government, Confucian temple, qingxuguan, Wengcheng, chengmending, turret, dianjiangtai, etc. Pingyao County is the second batch of famous historical and cultural cities in China. On December 3, 1997, the ancient city of Pingyao was listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Together with Lijiang ancient city in Yunnan Province, Langzhong ancient city in Sichuan Province and Shexian ancient city in Anhui Province, Pingyao is known as the most intact "four ancient cities" in China.

In 2019, Pingyao County governs 3 streets, 5 towns and 8 townships, with a total resident population of 525491, realizing a GDP of 11.6 billion yuan. In terms of industries, the first industry will achieve 1.23 billion yuan, the second industry will achieve 3.17 billion yuan, and the third industry will achieve 7.2 billion yuan. The proportion of three industries in GDP is 10.6:27.3:62.1, and the per capita GDP is 22098 yuan.

Historical evolution

The origin of place names

During the reign of emperor Taiwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Pingtao county government moved here from Wenshui County of Luliang City and abandoned jingling county. In order to avoid the taboo of emperor Taiwu, Xuanyin changed Tao County to Pingyao County.

History of construction

After the unification of the six states, Qin abolished the feudal system and implemented the system of prefectures and counties.

In the Western Han Dynasty, two counties, jingling and Zhongdu, were set up, and Pingtao County belonged to Taiyuan county. During Wang Mang's "new dynasty", Beijing mausoleum was changed to the city, and the Eastern Han Dynasty was restored. During the Three Kingdoms period, it belonged to Wei, and was governed by Xihe Prefecture. The Western Jin Dynasty belongs to the state of Taiyuan. In the first year of Shiguang in the Northern Wei Dynasty (424), Pingtao county was changed to Pingyao County, belonging to Taiyuan County, to avoid the taboo of Taiwu emperor tuobatao. Later, it was moved to jingling County, and jingling county was abandoned into Pingyao County. In 448, Zhongdu County moved to Yuci county. Pingyao County was controlled by Eastern Wei, Northern Qi and Northern Zhou.

Sui kaihuang three years (583 years), the abolition of the County State, is Jiezhou. Kaihuang 16 years (596 years), analysis of the Qing Shi county. Daye two years (606) abandoned into Pingyao County. In the third year of Daye (607), Xihe county was established by abolishing the state. In the first year of Yining (617), Jiexiu county was established in Jiexiu, and Pingyao County was changed into Jiexiu county.

In 618, the first year of Wude in Tang Dynasty, Jiexiu county was changed into Jiezhou. Zhenguan first year (627 years), is Fenzhou (Jiezhou waste year). Tianbao first year (742), is Xihe county (Fenzhou county change year). Qianyuan first year (758), belongs to Fenzhou (Xihe county change year). In the period of Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, after the first year of Tongguang of Tang Dynasty (923), it was the post Tang Dynasty. After the first year of Tianfu (936), it was under the jurisdiction of the later Jin Dynasty. After the 12th year of Tianfu (958), it belonged to the later Han Dynasty, and after the first year of Zhou Guangshun (951), it was occupied by the northern Han Dynasty.

In the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, it still belonged to the northern Han Dynasty. In the fourth year of Taiping's rejuvenation of the state (979), it belonged to Fenzhou. In the first year of Jianyan in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127), after the Jin Dynasty destroyed the Northern Song Dynasty, it was still under the rule of the Jin Dynasty. The Yuan Dynasty did not change.

In the 23rd year of Wanli (1595) of the Ming Dynasty, Fenzhou was promoted to the government. Pingyao was the capital of Fenzhou. It was the Minister of Shanxi Province, and it was also located in the south of Hebei Province. In the third year of Shunzhi reign of Qing Dynasty (1646), the southern road of Hebei Province was cut off and belonged to Jining Road, which was still the capital of Fenzhou.

The first year of the Republic of China (1912) after the abolition of the government directly belongs to the province. In March 1913, the road between provinces and counties was middle road. In June of 1914, it belonged to Jining road. In April 1927, after the abolition of Taoism, Shanxi was directly under the central government of the province.

On February 13, 1938, the Japanese army occupied Pingyao and the county town was occupied. In April of the same year, the Anti Japanese democratic government of Pingyao County was established in pengpotou village, under the leadership of the third administrative office of Shanxi Province. Later, it was under the jurisdiction of Taiyue district.

In 1941, to meet the needs of the Anti Japanese War, the Anti Japanese democratic government of pingjie county was established in the northern border of Tongpu railway, which was under the jurisdiction of Taiyue special administration.

In May 1942, it was assigned to the eight special areas of the Northwest Shanxi administrative office, and was actually under the unified leadership of the southwest Shanxi Working Committee of the Communist Party of China. In September 1945, the Anti Japanese democratic government of Pingyao County in the southern border of the railway was changed into the democratic government of Pingyao County, which is still a special area of Taiyue district. Pingjie county is under the jurisdiction of Luliang administrative office.

On July 13, 1948, Pingyao was liberated. In August, Pingyao County belongs to Jinzhong district. In the same month, Chengguan District of Pingyao County was upgraded to Pingyao City (county-level year), which is the third special district of Jinzhong administrative office. In October, pingjie county was abolished, and Tiebei area returned to Pingyao County. In February 1949, Pingyao County and Pingyao City belong to the three special districts of Taiyuan. On August 10 of the same year, Pingyao City was abolished and Chengguan District of Pingyao County was restored, belonging to the office of administrative inspector of Yuci district.

In August 1950, it belonged to Yuci District Commissioner's office. In February 1955, it belonged to the office of the Commissioner of Yuci. In November 1958, it belonged to the office of Jinzhong commissioner. In September 1968, it belonged to the Jinzhong regional Revolutionary Committee.

In May 1978, it belonged to Jinzhong district administrative office.

In 2000, Jinzhong City was set up. In October, Jinzhong district administrative office was changed into Jinzhong Municipal People's government, and Pingyao County was subordinate to Jinzhong City.

administrative division

Division evolution

In 1997, Pingyao County had jurisdiction over 5 towns and 19 townships, namely, Chengguan Town, Dongquan Town, Hongshan Town, Duancun Town, Ninggu Town, yuebi Town, Dapu Town, Nanzheng Town, yancunbao Town, Wangjiazhuang Town, Xiangyuan Town, Qianzhuang Town, Zhukeng Town, Xincun Town, guoguogou Town, Mengshan Town, nanyijian Town, Buyi Town, liangpodi Town, Pudong Town, dujiazhuang Town, Xiangle Town, xiwangzhi town and Jinghua town, There are 350 administrative villages (426 natural villages) and 6 residents' committees (Dongcheng, Xicheng, Nancheng, Beicheng, Zhongcheng and Xiguan).

In 2001, the county merged towns. Chengguan town was renamed as gutao town. Gankeng, Shijiu street and chengnanbao in yuebi Township, Yanbi in Dapu Township and xinnanbao and Xinzhuang in Nanzheng Township were under the jurisdiction of gutao town. Dapu township was renamed Zhongdu township. Liangpodi township was merged into yuebi Township, Wangjiazhuang Township into Nanzheng Township, Xincun Township and nanyijian Township into Zhukeng Township, yancunbao Township into Hongshan Township, Pudong Township into Duan Township, Guozigou Township into Buyi Township, Qianzhuang Township into Dongquan Township, Jingjing Township into Ninggu Township, xiwangzhi Township into Xiangle township. After the merger, the county governs 5 towns and 9 townships, namely: gutao Town, yuebi Town, Nanzheng Town, Zhongdu Town, Hongshan Town, Xiangyuan Town, Zhukeng Town, Dongquan Town, Mengshan Town, Buyi Town, Duancun Town, Ninggu Town, Xiangle town and dujiazhuang town.

In December 2002, 350 administrative villages (426 natural villages) were merged into 273 administrative villages (403 natural villages).

In April 2003, six neighborhood committees were changed into four community workstations in Dongcheng, Xicheng, Nancheng and Beicheng, which were subordinate to the community management committee of gutao town.

In July 2005, the community management committee of gutao town was abolished, and four community workstations were changed to four community management committees of Dongcheng, Xicheng, Nancheng and Beicheng. By the end of 2005, the county had jurisdiction over 5 towns, 9 townships, 273 administrative villages (403 natural villages) and 4 community management committees.

In September 2011, the four community management committees were merged into three streets: Chengdong, Chengxi and Gucheng. The county has jurisdiction over 5 towns, 9 townships, 273 administrative villages (403 natural villages), 3 streets and 16 neighborhood committees.

On November 2, 2020, the administrative system of Mengshan township will be adjusted to Dongquan town. After the adjustment, the area of Dongquan town will increase from 137.71 square kilometers to 369.99 square kilometers, the population will increase from 19620 to 23380, and the administrative villages will increase from 14 to 20. The town government is still located in Dongquan town. The original place name of Dongquan Town, where the town government is located, remains unchanged.

Zoning details

As of November 2020, Pingyao County has 3 streets, 5 towns and 8 townships, a total of 16 communities and 212 administrative villages.. Pingyao County People's government is located at No. 13 Shuguang Road, gutao town.

geographical environment

Location context

Pingyao County is located in the middle of Shanxi Province, southwest of Taiyuan Basin, north of Taiyue Mountain, in the middle of Taihang Mountain and Luliang Mountain, adjacent to Qixian County in the East, Fenyang City in the west, Qinyuan County in the south, Wenshui County in the north, Jiexiu City in the southwest, Wuxiang County and Qinxian County in the southeast. It is between 112 ° 12 ′ - 112 ° 31 ′ E and 37 ° 12 ′ - 37 ° 21 ′ n, with an average length of 40 km from north to South and a width of 30 km from east to west, covering a total area of 1260 square kilometers. The county starts from the east end of Confucius Valley Village in Mengshan Township in the East, reaches the west of zhaotan village in Xiangle Township in the west, starts from the south end of nanlingdi village in Dongquan town in the south, and ends at the north of dongshanhu village in Hongshan Town in the north. Fenhe and Nantongpu Railway

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