Seat Kouqian (口前镇) Postal code 132200 Area 2,625 km² Prefecture-level city Jilin City | Time zone China Standard (UTC+8) Elevation 363 m Local time Sunday 3:44 PM Province Jilin | |
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Country People's Republic of China Weather 12°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 15% Humidity | ||
Yongji (Chinese: 永吉; pinyin: Yǒngjí; literally: "always auspicious") is a county of central Jilin province, China, located just 18 km (11 mi) outside of Jilin City. It is under the administration of Jilin City, with a population of 400,000 residing in an area of 2,625 km2 (1,014 sq mi), and the county's seat is located in the town of Kouqian
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Map of Yongji, Jilin, China
2010 floods
More than 30,000 people in the town of Kouqian were trapped by floodwaters in July 2010 when all communication routes to the area were snapped. 200 rescue workers were dispatched to rescue the inhabitants.
Administrative Divisions
As of 2011, the county administers 7 towns and 2 townships.
References
Yongji County, Jilin Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA