Yichuan County, Shaanxi
Yichuan County (Chinese: 宜川县; pinyin: Yíchuān Xiàn) is a county in northern Shaanxi Province, China, bordering Shanxi province to the east across the Yellow River.[1] It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Yan'an.[1] The county spans an area of 2937.2 square kilometers, and has a population of 117,900 as of 2012.[1]
Yichuan
宜川县 Ichwan | |
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 Yichuan in Yan'an | |
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| Coordinates: 36°03′01″N 110°10′08″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Shaanxi |
| Prefecture-level city | Yan'an |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,937.2 km2 (1,134.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 117,900 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China standard time) |
| Postal code | 716200 |
| Licence plates | 陕J |
Administrative divisions
Yichuan County is divided into one subdistrict, four towns, and two townships.[1][2] The county's sole subdistrict, Danzhou Subdistrict, is the site of the county government.[1] The county's four towns are Qiulin, Yunyan, Jiyi, and Hukou.[1] The county has two townships: Yingwang Township and Jiaoli Township.[1]
Geography
The county is located in northern Shaanxi, southeast of Yan'an's urban core.[1] Yichuan County is part of the larger Loess Plateau.[1] The Hukou Waterfall is located on the eastern border of the county.[1][2]
Climate
The county has an average annual precipitation of 577.8 millimeters, and an average annual temperature of 10 °C.[1]
History
In 1948, Peng Dehuai lead Communist Party forces to battle against the Kuomintang in the Battle of Yiwa, which took place in present-day Yingwang Township.[1]
Economy
The county has been recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture as being a significant site for Zanthoxylum.[2]
Culture
The county has been recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture for its unique chest-drums.[2]
Transportation
Key highways which pass through the county include the G22 Qingdao-Lanzhou Expressway, China National Highway 309, Shaanxi Provincial Road 201, Shaanxi Provincial Road 204, and Shaanxi Provincial Road 303.[1][2] The total length of highways in the county totals 1,557.5 kilometers.[2] The Haoji Railway also passes through Yichuan County.[2]
References
- 宜川县概况地图_行政区划网(区划地名网) www.xzqh.org. XZQH.org. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- 走进宜川 (in Chinese). Yichuan County People's Government. Archived from the original on 2018-08-13. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
See also
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