Place:Yong'an, Fujian, People's Republic of China

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NameYong'an
Alt namesYong'ansource: WeRelate abbreviation
TypeCity
Coordinates25.3°N 118.217°E
Located inFujian, People's Republic of China
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Yong'an is a county-level city in west-central Fujian province, People's Republic of China. It is located on the Sha River, which is a tributary of the Min River.

Yong'an is located in the west-central part of the prefecture-level city of Sanming, approximately west of Fuzhou, the provincial capital. The city's population is 319,000 (2003–2004).The natural population growth rate is 5.87%.[1][2]

Yong'an is known for:[1][2]

  1. Its rich natural resources (hence the saying "gold mountain silver water"). The forest coverage is more than 85%, which is a miracle percentage in southern-east of China.
  2. A relatively strong industrial base. Yong'an is a rising industrial city in Fujian Province and an important energy and raw materials production base.
  3. A relatively complete infrastructure located in the northwest of Fujian Minnan. It is an important transport hub and a distribution center.
  4. A relatively high level of urbanization, actively creating better urban residences.
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