Guangnan County

Guangnan County (simplified Chinese: 广南县; traditional Chinese: 廣南縣; pinyin: Guǎngnán Xiàn; Zhuang: Gvangjnanz Yen) is located in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. The seat of Guangnan, known today as Liancheng (莲城镇), was the heart of the Gouding Kingdom (句町) that lasted approximately 400 years, from 111 BC to 316 AD.

Guangnan County
广南县 · Gvangjnanz Yen
Lianhu Park, Bronze Drum Square
Nong's Tusi Office, Fields in Babao Town
Location of Guangnan County (pink) within Wenshan Prefecture (yellow) and Yunnan
Guangnan County
Location of the seat in Yunnan
Coordinates: 24°03′N 105°04′E
CountryChina
ProvinceYunnan
Autonomous prefectureWenshan
County seatLiancheng
Area
  Total7,983 km2 (3,082 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
  Total771,948
  Density97/km2 (250/sq mi)
Postal code
663300
Area code0876
Websitewww.yngn.gov.cn
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