Yao'an County

Yao'an County 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 2009 [Yunnan earthquake|earthquake] took place in Yao'an.

Geography

Yao'an County is located in the west of Chuxiong Prefecture and borders Mouding County to the east, Nanhua County to the south, Dayao County to the north and Xiangyun County across the river to the west.

Administrative divisions

Yao'an County has 6 towns and 3 townships.
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