How many villages and towns are there in Yao'an?

As of 2014, Yao'an County covers an area of ??1,803 square kilometers and governs 5 towns, 4 townships, 4 neighborhood committees, and 73 administrative villages, namely Dongchuan Town and Guanglu Town. , Qianchang Town, Mixing Town, Taiping Town, Shizhong Township, Zuomen Township, Guantun Township, and Dahekou Township.

Extended information:

In 1950, Yao'an County belonged to Chuxiong Prefecture. On October 18, 1957, the State Council approved the establishment of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, and Yao'an County belonged to Chuxiong Prefecture (Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture was established on April 15, 1958).

On September 13, 1960, the 103rd plenary session of the State Council passed: the three counties of Yongren, Yanfeng and Yao'an were abolished and the administrative areas of the former three counties of Yongren, Yanfeng and Yao'an were merged. Returned to Dayao County (withdrawn on October 15, 1958).

On March 27, 1962, the 115th plenary session of the State Council decided to establish Yao'an County, with the original Yao'an County administrative area merged with Dayao County as the administrative area of ??Yao'an County (January 1961 separated).

In 2002, Dalongkou Township, Mixing Township, Longgang Township, and Renhe Township were eliminated and established as towns (approved by the provincial government on July 18, 2002).

In January 2016, it was agreed to abolish Guantun Township in Yao'an County, Chuxiong Prefecture and establish Guantun Town. After the township is removed and established as a town, the administrative region and affiliation relationships remain unchanged, and the town government is located at the location of the original township people's government.

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