Jianping County

Jianping (Chinese: 建平; pinyin: Jiànpíng; lit. 'build peace') is a county in the west of Liaoning province, China, bordering Inner Mongolia to the north, west, and northeast. It is under the administration of Chaoyang City, the urban centre of which is more than 65 km (40 mi) to the east. The population is approximately 580,000.

Jianping
建平县
Location in Chaoyang City
Jianping
Location of the county seat in Liaoning
Coordinates: 41°24′N 119°39′E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceLiaoning
Prefecture-level cityChaoyang
Area
  Total4,838 km2 (1,868 sq mi)
Elevation
411 m (1,348 ft)
Population
  Total580,000
  Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
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