Yao'an County (Chinese: 姚安县; pinyin: Yáo'ān Xiàn; Chuxiong Yi script: , IPA: /ʐa33 mɔ33 bu33/) is under the administration of the Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, in the west-central part of Yunnan province, China. A prominent Chinese philosopher Li Zhi used to a prefect of Yao'an county and his governance here was warmly welcomed by local people. In 2009, an earthquake took place in Yao'an.
Yao'an County has 6 towns and 3 townships.[1]
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