Tunliu is located in the northwest of Shangdang Basin, surrounded by Changzhi, Changzi, xiang yuan, Anze, Qinyuan and Qinxian. Total area 1042 km2. The total population is 250 thousand (2004). The county people's government is located in Qijiang Town. Postal code: 046 100. Code: 140424. Area code: 0355.
Tunliu County governs 7 towns and 4 townships: Qijiang Town, Shangcun Town, Yuze Town, Wuyu Town, Wuyuan Town, Zhangdian Town, Fengyi Town, Ligao Township, Lucun Township, Heshenmiao Township and Jiaqian Township.