Anle Yi and Gelao Township, Dafang County, Bijie City, Guizhou Province

Anle Yi Gelao Township

Anle Yi Gelao Township covers an area of 64.88 square kilometers with a population of 12360. It governs 9 villages and 64 villager groups.

Historical evolution

Name and origin

The original name of the Township People's government is anlachong, which is translated into Yi language. Later generations referred to Anle, which means a peaceful and peaceful place, hence the name of the township.

Evolution of administrative districts

In September 1950, it belonged to eight districts.

In April 1953, Anle township was changed into a new one.

In September, 1958, Anle township was changed into commune; in November, the administrative area was changed.

In 1984, Anle commune was transformed into a township

In December 1991, Anle Yi Township, Xinmin Yi Township and Baiyan Yi Gelao Township were merged into Anle Yi Gelao township.

administrative division

As of June 2020, it has eight neighborhood committees.

mineral resources

Anle township is rich in natural resources, including coal, iron ore, pyrite and other resources. In particular, the pyrite deposits in Xinmin are relatively large in China. It's a pity that the original sulfur plant was indiscriminately opened and exploited, and it was so damaged that there was no grass on the mountains around the original sulfur plant.