Yao'an County (; Chuxiong Yi script: , IPA: ) 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.
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. 6 towns
Dongchuan () Guanglu () Qianchang () Mixing () Taiping () Guantun ()
3 townships Shizhong () Zuomen () Dahekou ()
Climate
References
External links Yaoan County Official Website