Qinyang
| Qinyang 沁阳市 |
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| — County-level city — | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Henan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 623.5 km2 (240.7 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Total | 444,480 |
| • Density | 712.9/km2 (1,846.3/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 454550[1] or 454500[2] |
| Website | http://www.qinyang.gov.cn |
Qinyang (simplified Chinese: 沁阳; traditional Chinese: 沁陽; pinyin: Qìnyáng) is a county-level city in Henan province, People's Republic of China. It is administered by the prefecture-level city Jiaozuo. The current population of Qinyang is estimated at 470,000.[3] In 1999, the population stood at 444,480.[4]
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[edit] History
Qinyang was known as Yewang (野王) during the Qin Dynasty, changed to Henei (河内) during the Sui Dynasty, and received the current name in 1913.
[edit] Geography
Qinyang which lies in the northwest of Henan Province occupies a total area of 623.5 square kilometers. It is located along a tributary of the Yellow River. A part of the Taihang Mountains called the Shennong Mountain is in the rural area of Qinyang City.
[edit] References
- ^ http://baike.baidu.com/view/45375.htm
- ^ Postcodes Henan
- ^ Lee, Don (May 14, 2007). "CHINA; Putting up money has its privileges; Entrepreneurs in some areas receive perks that make life a little easier.". Los Angeles Times. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/1270201161.html?dids=1270201161:1270201161&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ "Quanguo fenxianshi renkou tongji ziliao - 1999 niandu". Zhonghua renmin gongheguo gonganbu. Beijing: Qunzhong chubanshe, 2000.
[edit] External links
- Government website (Chinese)
Coordinates: 35°5′N 112°56′E / 35.083°N 112.933°E
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