Bama Yao Autonomous County (Zhuang: Bahmax Yauzcuz Swci Yen,simplified Chinese:巴马瑶族自治县; traditional Chinese:巴馬瑤族自治縣; pinyin:Bāmǎ Yáozú Zìzhìxiàn) is a county in Guangxi, China. It is under the administration of Hechi City. The residents of Bama County have a reputation for longevity, and Bama has been the focus of studies from geriatricians nationwide.[1]
The county is famous for its large number of centenarians.[2] Longevity in Bama County has been associated with cleanliness of the air and water, simplicity of life, and the lack of meat in the typical diet.[2]
Bama County, like the province it is a part of, is a historically poor county.[2] It is now becoming a major destination for health tourism within China, resulting in increasing economic opportunities.[2]
Administrative divisions
There are 3 towns and 7 townships in the county:[3]
