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'''{{Audio|Jia1yu4guan1.ogg|Jiayuguan}}''' ({{zh|s=嘉峪关市|t=嘉峪關市|p=Jiāyùguān shì}}) is a [[prefecture-level city]] in [[Gansu]], [[China]], with a population of 231,853 as of 2010. It is most famous for the nearby [[Jiayu Pass]], the largest and most intact pass of the [[Great Wall of China]]. |
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The Jiayuguan City is a city built near the Jiayuguan Pass. In ancient times, many inns were built near the pass. Gradually, more and more people decided to stay there for business and Jiayuguan City was built. |
The Jiayuguan City is a city built near the Jiayuguan Pass. In ancient times, many inns were built near the pass. Gradually, more and more people decided to stay there for business and Jiayuguan City was built. |
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Jiayuguan
嘉峪关 | |
|---|---|
| 嘉峪关市 | |
 Jiayuguan Fort. | |
.png) Location of Jiayuguan (city) Prefecture within Gansu Shaded in Yellow | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Gansu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,133 sq mi (2,935 km2) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 231,853(2,010) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China standard time) |
| Website | http://www.jyg.gansu.gov.cn/ |
(simplified Chinese: 嘉峪关市; traditional Chinese: 嘉峪關市; pinyin: Jiāyùguān shì) is a prefecture-level city in Gansu, China, with a population of 231,853 as of 2010. It is most famous for the nearby Jiayu Pass, the largest and most intact pass of the Great Wall of China.
The Jiayuguan City is a city built near the Jiayuguan Pass. In ancient times, many inns were built near the pass. Gradually, more and more people decided to stay there for business and Jiayuguan City was built.
At present, Jiayuguan City is not only famous for Jiayuguan Pass but also for Jiuquan Steel Company built in 1958. The steel company is the largest in Gansu Province.
Administration
Jiayuguan has 3 management districts with a total population of 231,853(2010).[1]
- Xiongguan District (雄关区)
- Changcheng District (长城区)
- Jingtie District (镜铁区)
Transport
Jiayuguan is served by China National Highway 312, and the Lanzhou-Xinjiang and Jiayuguan-Ceke Railways.
Direct air services are available to Xi'an on Shanghai Airlines and Beijing on Air China.
The Latitude is 39° 47' N and Longitude: 98° 17' E.
Climate
| Climate data for Jiayuguan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −2 (28) |
3 (38) |
11 (51) |
17 (63) |
22 (72) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
28 (83) |
23 (73) |
16 (60) |
6 (42) |
0 (32) |
15 (59) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −16 (3) |
−12 (11) |
−4 (25) |
2 (36) |
8 (46) |
13 (55) |
15 (59) |
14 (58) |
8 (47) |
1 (33) |
−7 (20) |
−13 (9) |
1 (34) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 0 (0) |
0.25 (0.1) |
0.51 (0.2) |
0.51 (0.2) |
0.76 (0.3) |
1.0 (0.4) |
1.8 (0.7) |
2.8 (1.1) |
0.51 (0.2) |
0 (0) |
0.25 (0.1) |
0.25 (0.1) |
8.64 (3.4) |
| Source: Weatherbase [2] | |||||||||||||
External links
References
- ^ Main data bulletin of the sixth national census in 2010], 2011-09-05Template:Zh icon
- ^ "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Jiayuguan, China". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
39°49′N 98°18′E / 39.817°N 98.300°E
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