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Jianzhou or Jian Prefecture (建州) was a zhou (prefecture) in imperial China centering on modern Jian'ou, Fujian, China. It existed (intermittently) from 621 to 1162.

Geography

The administrative region of Jianzhou in the Tang dynasty falls within modern northern Fujian. It probably includes modern:

• Under the administration of Nanping:
  • Jian'ou
  • Wuyishan
  • Jianyang District
  • Shaowu
  • Zhenghe County
• Under the administration of Ningde:
  • Shouning County
  • Zhouning County

References

• Shi Weile, ed. (2005). Zhongguo Lishi Diming Da Cidian (中国历史地名大词典) [Large Dictionary of Chinese Historical Place Names] (in Chinese). China Social Sciences Press. p. 1710. ISBN 7-5004-4929-1.

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