Yongning County

Yongning County (simplified Chinese: 永宁县; traditional Chinese: 永寧縣; pinyin: Yǒngníng Xiàn; Wade–Giles: Yung-ning Hsien) is a county under the administration of Yinchuan city in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, bordering Inner Mongolia to the west. It has a total area of 1,295 km2 (500 sq mi), and a population of approximately 200,000 people.

Characteristics

Yongning County is an agricultural county, with abundant resources and high quality products. In recent years, the county's major crops have been melons and vegetables. Food processing factories have been established as well. The county government is located on Yanghe Street, and the county's postal code is 750100.

Transportation

Coordinates: 38°16′N 106°06′E / 38.267°N 106.100°E / 38.267; 106.100


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