Yingxian County, located in the northwestern part of Shanxi, carries a profound historical background, showing the far-reaching flow of time. Known as Yingzhou in ancient times, this land has witnessed the baptism of Chinese civilization and the change of years. Historically, the administrative division of Ying County has undergone repeated changes, showing the vitality of continuous adjustment and development.
Back in 1958, the people's commune system was implemented here. In the wave of collectivization, agricultural production has entered a new period of development. In 1984, with the deepening of reform and opening up, Yingxian County abolished the people's commune and changed to a township and administrative village. This change marks the pace of modernization of the local governance system.
At the beginning of the 21st century, the administrative division of Ying County was adjusted again. In 2001, the original 19 townships were merged into 12 with the aim of further optimizing administrative efficiency and resource allocation. This not only improves administrative efficiency, but also promotes the overall development of the local economy and society.
Yingxian County not only has a long history, but also has a superior geographical location and convenient transportation. Resources are abundant here, and natural resources such as coal and iron ore are abundant, laying a solid material foundation for economic development. At the same time, it has abundant human resources, which has injected infinite vitality into the county's economy.
As of 2023, the land area of Ying County will reach 1,708 square kilometers. There are 3 towns and 9 townships in the jurisdiction, with a total of 214 administrative villages and a total population of about 244,000. The people here are weaving a colorful chapter in the development of Yingxian County.
The historical evolution and adjustment of administrative divisions of Yingxian County is not only a history of local development, but also a vivid epitome of the reform of China's administrative system that keeps pace with the times. In this vibrant land, the people of Yingxian County are making unremitting efforts to write a new chapter of the new era.