Yanqing County
| Yanqing | |
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| — County — | |
| Chinese transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 延庆县 |
| • Pinyin | Yánqìng Xiàn |
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| Country | China |
| Region | Beijing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,992 km2 (769 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 275,433 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
| Postal code | 102100 |
| Area code(s) | 010 |
| Website | http://www.bjyq.gov.cn/ |
Yanqing County (Simplified Chinese: 延庆县; Traditional Chinese: 延慶縣; Hanyu Pinyin: Yánqìng Xiàn) is a subdivision of the municipality of Beijing located northwest of the city proper of Beijing. The county consists of 11 towns and 4 rural townships.
[edit] Overview
The Jingbao Railway, Dazhen Railway, and China National Highway 110 passes through the county.
The County has an area of 1,992 km² and a population of 275,433 (2000 Census). The county contains many ancient tombs and caves, as well as the popular Badaling section of the Great Wall.
Yanqing urban area (87 891 in township) has an area of 9.8 square kilometers measured from the Google Earth image and an estimated population of 100,000.[1]
[edit] External links
Media related to Yanqing County at Wikimedia Commons
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Coordinates: 40°27′52″N 115°58′49″E / 40.464521°N 115.980185°E
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