Minle

Minle is a Chinese toponym written as 民乐, meaning roughly “the people’s happiness” or “civil joy.” The name is used for several places in China and can appear in various administrative levels, including counties, towns, and townships.

The most widely recognized usage is Minle County (民乐县) in Gansu Province. As a rural county in northwestern China, it is associated with agricultural activity and a landscape shaped by the region’s climate and history. Like many counties in Gansu, its economy and development have been intertwined with broader regional planning and infrastructure programs.

Beyond the county level, there are additional towns and townships named Minle within other counties. These places share the same toponym but differ in geographic location, administrative status, and local characteristics. The name also appears in geographical databases, maps, and statistical records to distinguish between the distinct places that share it.

In Chinese usage, Minle may appear in historical texts as well as modern documents, reflecting the common practice of assigning auspicious or descriptive names to places. When encountered in source material, it is important to determine the specific county, city, or prefecture to avoid confusion with other locations bearing the same name.