Is Ningxiang, Hunan a city or a county?

Ningxiang City is directly under the jurisdiction of Hunan Province, China, and managed by Changsha City. Located in the northeast of Hunan. Ningxiang is one of the most powerful counties and cities in Hunan Province, one of the top 50 counties in China, the largest meat production in Hunan Province and the largest county and city in China, with an administrative area of 2,906 square kilometers, 4 streets, 2/kloc-0 towns and 8 townships. Ningxiang City's government headquarters is Yutan Street.

The history of Ningxiang County can be traced back to Shang Dynasty, when Ningxiang was the radiation area of Jingchu culture and many precious bronzes were unearthed. The name of Ningxiang County began in the Tang Dynasty, which means "peace in the countryside". In Song Dynasty, Ningxiang County was included in Changsha County, and the county government moved to Yutan Town. 1983 was placed under the jurisdiction of Changsha city, and in 20 17, the county was withdrawn to set up a city.