Yao'an County
Yao'an County
姚安县 | |
|---|---|
Location in Yunnan | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Yunnan |
| Autonomous prefecture | Chuxiong |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,803 km2 (696 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 200,000 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 675300 |
| Area code | 0878 |
| Website | www |
Yao'an County (Chinese: 姚安县; pinyin: Yáo'ān Xiàn; Chuxiong Yi script: , IPA: /ʐa33 mɔ33 bu33/) is under the administration of the Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, in the northwest of Yunnan province, China. A prominent Chinese philosopher Li Zhi used to a prefect of Yao'an county and his governance here was warmly welcomed by local people. In 2009, an earthquake took place in Yao'an.
