Qingjian County is a county in Yulin, in the north of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Shanxi province across the Yellow River to the east. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Yulin. It spans an area of 1881 km2, and has a population of about 210,000 as of 2021.

Toponymy

The area was named "Qingjian" by Emperor Renzong of the Song dynasty.

History

The area of present-day Qingjian County has been inhabited since the Neolithic era. The county was once part of the Yangshao culture, and later, the Longshan culture. The area was subsequently inhabited by the Guifang. The county seat,, was established during the Tang dynasty. Other nearby settlements were established during the Song dynasty. In October 1927, the, led by the Communist Party, took place in the county.

Geography

Qingjian County is located in the south of Yulin, in the north of Shaanxi province, and spans an area of 1881 km2. It spans 95 km from east to west, and 55 km from north to south. The Yellow River meets the Wuding River in the county. It is bordered by Shilou County of Shanxi province across the Yellow River to the east, by Zichang in Yan'an to the west, by Yanchuan County in Yan'an to the south, Suide County to the north, and Zizhou County to the northwest.

Administrative divisions

Qingjian County administers the following nine towns:

Climate

Demographics

Qingjian County has a population of approximately 210,000 as of 2021. Urban residents of the county experience a per capita disposable income of 31,608 renminbi (RMB), while rural residents have a per capita disposable income of 12,689 RMB.

Economy

As of 2021, Qingjian County has a gross domestic product (GDP) of 6.965 billion renminbi (RMB). Retail sales in Qingjian County totaled 1.757 billion RMB in 2021. Major agricultural products grown in Qingjian County include jujubes and apples.

Transportation

Notable people