Yanhewan

Yanhewan, is a town in Ansai District, Yan'an, Shaanxi, China. The town spans an area of 210.92 km2. According to the 2010 Chinese Census, Yanhewan has a population of 14,499.

Dynastic China
In the early 7th century, during the Tang dynasty, the urban center of Jinming County was located in present-day Diezigou Village in Yanhewan.

During the Song dynasty, Ansai Fort was built in the ancient city of Ansai, located in present-day Yanhewan.

Second United Front
On September 12, 1937, according to an order from the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region Government, Ansai County, which governed the region including Yanhewan, was re-organized into 7 districts governing 42 townships. One such district was Yanhewan, which governed six townships, including the eponymous Yanhewan township.

People's Republic of China
In March 1956, Ansai County's districts were re-organized, and Yanhewan District was abolished, replaced with the directly administered township of Yanhewan.

In September 1958, Yanhewan became a people's commune, and was renamed to Hongqi. In September 1961, Ansai County was re-established, and Yanhewan was placed under its jurisdiction. In December 1983, the people's communes were abolished, and Yanhewan was established as a town.

Administrative divisions
Yanhewan administers the following 15 administrative villages:


 * Yanhewan Village
 * Majiagou Village
 * Diezigou Village
 * Baijiagou Village
 * Lijiawan Village
 * Fangjiahe Village
 * Zhaiziwan Village
 * Yanjiawan Village
 * Hougoumen Village
 * Yunping Village
 * Chafang Village
 * Liudang Village
 * Bianqiang Village
 * Jiajiawa Village
 * Gaojiamao Village

Demographics
According to the 2010 Chinese Census, Yanhewan had a population of 14,499 in 2010. This is down slightly from the 15,245 recorded in the 2000 Chinese Census.

As of 2018, Yanhewan has a hukou population of 20,236.

Transportation
The G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway passes through Yanhewan, and it forms a junction with the terminus of the Yanwu Expressway in Yanhewan.