Xingan County (simplified Chinese: 新干县; traditional Chinese: 新幹縣; pinyin: Xīn'gàn Xiàn, formerly 新淦) is a county in the central part of Jiangxi province, People's Republic of China. It is the northernmost county-level division of the prefecture-level city of Ji'an, with a total area of 1,245 km2 (481 sq mi). Its population was 329,830 at the 2010 census.
History
Xingan County was set up in year 221 BCE. It is one of the 18 ancient counties in Jiangxi province.
In 1957 the Chinese character name was changed from 新淦 to 新干.
Administration
Xingan has jurisdiction over 6 towns, 7 townships and 2 state-run farm or forestry areas. The seat of the county locates at the Jinchuan Town.
- 6 towns
- 7 townships
Demographics
The population of the county was 293,991 in 1999. At the 2010 census the population was 329,830.
Climate
Places of interests
- Dayangzhou site
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