Does Shanyin mean south or north?

north.

Shanyin County, a famous historical and cultural city, is a county under the jurisdiction of Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, located in the north of Shanxi Province, between 112 25 ′-113 4 ′ east longitude and 39 11 ′-39 47 ′ north latitude. It borders Yingxian County in the east, Pidai County in the south, Shuocheng and Pinglu Districts in the west, and Zuoyun, Youyu and Huairen in the north. The county governs 4 towns and 9 townships, with a total area of 1,651 square kilometers and a total population of 241, (at the end of 218). County People's Government is located in Daiyue Town. The average annual temperature is about 7℃. In 218, the regional GDP reached 17.969 billion yuan. Shanyin County is rich in natural resources, mainly coal, which is a big coal-producing county and is known as "coal town".

On September 7, 218, the Shanxi provincial government officially approved the withdrawal of Shanyin County as a "provincial poverty-stricken county" and announced it to the public. As of January 219, Shanyin County had jurisdiction over 4 towns and 9 townships (Yujing Town, Beizhouzhuang Town, Gucheng Town, Daiyue Town, Wumaying Township, Maying Township, Xiaba Township, Heshengbao Township, Anrong Township, Xue _ _ Township, Housuo Township, zhang jia zhuang Township and Mayingzhuang Township), and the county people's government was located in Daiyue Town. Yujing Town Village Committee (26): Yujing, Shuitou, Dongzhuang, Wanglaogou, Shuiquan, Nanzu, Beizu, Wang Ping, Kouqian, Shenzhuangwo, Qingyang, Dongzhuangwo, Laozhuangwo, Mizhuangwo, Pandao, Qianjing and Wopenggou.

Shijiatun, Wujiaping, Yang Jialing, Fan Jiatun, Songjiagou, Yimouqiang, Majiawa, Dongshirenpo and Xishirenpo. County People's Government is located in Daiyue Town.