Weishan County, Shandong

Weishan County (simplified Chinese: 微山县; traditional Chinese: 微山縣; pinyin: Wēishān Xiàn) is a county of southwestern Shandong province, People's Republic of China, bordering Jiangsu province to the south. It is under the administration of Jining City, and much of its area is occupied by Nansi, or Weishan Lake.

Weishan County

微山县
County
Location in Jining
Location of the seat relative to Weishan Lake and in Shandong
Coordinates: 34°48′N 117°08′E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceShandong
Prefecture-level cityJining
Area
  Total1,780 km2 (690 sq mi)
Elevation
46 m (151 ft)
Population
  Total680,000
  Density380/km2 (990/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Area code(s)0537
Websitewww.weishan.gov.cn

The population was 677,893 in 1999.[1]

References

  1. National Population Statistics Materials by County and City - 1999 Period, in China County & City Population 1999, Harvard China Historical GIS
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