Location Map of Honghe Prefecture in China

Geographic Coordinates

Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture (红河哈尼族彝族自治州) is located in the southern part of Yunnan Province, China. Its geographic coordinates are:

  • Latitude: 22°26′ N to 24°45′ N
  • Longitude: 101°47′ E to 104°16′ E

Surrounding Areas

Honghe Prefecture borders several other regions, both within Yunnan Province and internationally:

  • North: It borders Kunming City, the capital of Yunnan Province, providing easy access to urban and economic activities.
  • East: It borders Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, a region known for its diverse ethnic cultures.
  • West: It shares borders with Yuxi City, which is an important area for agriculture and tourism.
  • South: Honghe Prefecture directly borders the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with a border length of over 100 kilometers, making it a significant gateway for cross-border trade.

Honghe Prefecture covers a vast area of 32,931 square kilometers, making it one of the larger prefectures in Yunnan Province.

Geographical Features

Honghe Prefecture is characterized by a diverse topography:

  • The northwest of the region is high, while the southeast is lower, with the Honghe River acting as a natural divide.
  • The eastern region belongs to the Dian Dong Plateau, while the western region is part of the Ailao Mountains, which are known for their steep valleys and rich biodiversity.
  • The Ailao Mountain range stretches along the southern bank of the Honghe River, extending into Vietnam.

The area is predominantly mountainous, with 88.5% of its total area covered by mountains.

Water Systems

Honghe Prefecture is split between two major river systems:

  • Red River (Honghe) Basin: The southern part of the prefecture belongs to the Red River system.
  • Pearl River Basin: The northern part of the prefecture falls within the Pearl River system.

The prefecture is home to more than 180 rivers with drainage areas greater than 100 square kilometers, including 13 rivers with drainage areas exceeding 1,000 square kilometers.