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Shexian
歙县 | |
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Coordinates: 29°51′41″N 118°24′55″E / 29.8613°N 118.4154°E | |
Country | China |
Province | Anhui |
Prefecture-level city | Huangshan |
County seat | Huicheng |
Area | |
• Total | 2,122 km2 (819 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 362,962 |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Postal code | 245200 |
She County (simplified Chinese: 歙县; traditional Chinese: 歙縣; pinyin: Shè Xiàn), or Shexian, is a county in the southeast of Anhui Province, China, bordering Zhejiang Province to the east. It is the easternmost county-level division of the prefecture-level city of Huangshan City. It has a population of 363,000 as of 2021,[1] and an area of 2,236 square kilometres (863 sq mi).
She County is noted for its rich history and culture heritage. Its county seat is sometimes described as one of China's "four renowned ancient towns", along with Langzhong (Sichuan Province), Lijiang (Yunnan), and Pingyao (Shanxi).[2]
She County has jurisdiction over 13 towns and 15 townships. The county seat of government is in Huicheng Town.