Shuangjiang, Eshan County

Shuangjiang Subdistrict (Chinese: 双江街道; pinyin: Shuāngjiāng Jiēdào) is a subdistrict and the county seat of Eshan Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan, southwestern China. The name Shuangjiang means "two rivers" in Chinese language because it is located near where Lian River joins the Ni River.

Shuangjiang Subdistrict
Chinese transcription(s)
  Simplified双江街道
  Traditional雙江街道
  PinyinShuāngjiāng Jiēdào
The Square of National Unity in Eshan County
Shuangjiang
Location in Yunnan
Coordinates: 24°10′30″N 102°24′20″E
CountryChina
ProvinceYunnan
Prefecture-level cityYuxi
CountyEshan Yi Autonomous County
Area
  Total320.59 km2 (123.78 sq mi)
Elevation
1,538 m (5,046 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total48,091
  Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
653299
Area code(s)0877


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