Wenshang County


Wenshang County is a county of southwestern Shandong province, People's Republic of China. It is under the administration of Jining City. The population was in 1999.

History

The northern area of Wenshang County was the ancient [Chinese states|state] of Cheng during the Zhou dynasty in the first millenniumBC. In some Chinese legends, it was the location where Jie, the last king of the Xia, was caught and deposed by Wuzi after the Battle of Mingtiao, initiating the Shang under its King Tang BC.

Administrative divisions

As of 2012, this county is divided to 2 subdistricts, 7 towns and 6 townships.
;Subdistricts
;Towns
  • Nanzhan
  • Nanwang
  • Ciqiu
  • Yinsi
  • Guolou
  • Kangyi
  • Yuanzhuang
;Townships
  • Yiqiao Township
  • Liulou Township
  • Guocang Township
  • Yangdian Township
  • Juntun Township
  • Baishi Township

    Climate