Xiushan Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, or Xiushan County for short(秀山土家族苗族自治县 Pinyin: XiùShān Tǔjiāzú Miáozú Zìzhìxiàn) is located in southeastern Chongqing Municipality, China.
- Area: 2,450 km²
- Population: 620,000 (2006)
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