Jiujing Hani Ethnic Township () is an ethnic township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 14,065 and an area of .
Etymology In late Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the region was rich in wine, hence the name "Jiujing" ().
Administrative division As of 2016, the township is divided into four villages: Jiufang () Yanyin () Shuifang () Menggen ()
History It came under the jurisdiction of Tudusi () in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).
In 1940, it was under the jurisdiction of the 1st District and then became Jiujing Township ().
From 1949 to 1968, it was known as "Jiujing District" (). In 1969, it was renamed "Weidong Commune" () and then "Jiujing Commune" () in 1972. It was formed as a township in 1988.
Geography The township is situated at southern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County. The township is bordered to the north by Menglang Town, to the east by Nuozhadu Town, to the south by Huimin Town, and to the west by Donghui Town and Nuofu Township.
Economy The economy of the township has a predominantly agricultural orientation, including farming, ranching and pig-breeding. Commercial crops include tea, sugarcane, and coffee bean.
Demographics
As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 14,065.
Ethnic groups in 2004 Ethnicity Population Percentage Hani 5460 45.5% Lahu 4676 39.0% Han 647 5.4% Wa 228 1.9% Dai 808 6.7% Other 185 1.5%
Transportation The National Highway G214 passes across the township north to south.
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