Minle, Jinggu County
Minle (simplified Chinese: 民乐镇; traditional Chinese: 民樂鎮; pinyin: Mínlè Zhèn) is a town in Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 26,423 and an area of 724.6-square-kilometre (279.8 sq mi). The town is known for Baijiu, white tea and Bletilla striata.[1]
Minle Town
民乐镇 | |
|---|---|
  Minle Town Location in Yunnan. | |
| Coordinates: 23°41′32″N 100°29′24″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Yunnan |
| Prefecture-level city | Pu'er City |
| Autonomous county | Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 724.6 km2 (279.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 26,423 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (94/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 666409 |
| Area code | 0879 |
Administrative division
As of 2016, the town is divided into nine villages:
- Baixiang (白象村)
- Minle (民乐村)
- Mangzhuan (芒专村)
- Wengkong (翁孔村)
- Dacun (大村村)
- Dahebian (大河边村)
- Gahu (嘎胡村)
- Taozishu (桃子树村)
- Xingmin (兴民村)
Geography
The town is situated at northwestern Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County. The town shares a border with Yongping Town and Lincang to the southwest, Jinggu Town and Weiyuan Town to the southeast, and Zhenyuan Yi, Hani and Lahu Autonomous County to the north, and Town to the south.[2]
The highest point is Niujian Mountain (牛尖山), elevation 2,200 metres (7,200 ft). The lowest point is Xiyaozi (细腰子), which, at 880 metres (2,890 ft) above sea level.
The Minle River (民乐河) flows through the town.
Economy
The town's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources.[1] The region mainly produce corn, rice, and potato.[1] The region abounds with copper. Economic crops are mainly sugarcane, Bletilla striata, tobacco, white tea, coffee, and natural rubber.[1] Baijiu production is also valuable to the local economy.[1]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 22,950 | — |
| 2017 | 24,159 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 26,423 | +9.4% |
| Source: [2] | ||
As of 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 26,423.[1]
Transportation
The County Road J32 winds through the town.
References
- 民乐镇简介 [Brief Introduction to Minle Town]. pejgw.com (in Chinese). 21 May 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- A Huaicong 2008, p. 22.
Bibliography
- A Huaicong, ed. (2008). "Administrative divisions" 行政区划. 《南涧彝族自治县概况》 [General Situation of Nanjian Yi Autonomous County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-08580-4.
- Yan Luo, ed. (2007). "Administrative divisions" 行政区划. 《景谷傣族彝族自治县概况》 [General Situation of Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-08550-7.