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Kongtong, Pingliang

Coordinates: 35°32′33″N 106°40′29″E / 35.542633°N 106.674843°E / 35.542633; 106.674843
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Kongtong
崆峒区
Kongtong in Pingliang
Kongtong in Pingliang
Pingliang in Gansu
Pingliang in Gansu
Kongtong is located in Gansu
Kongtong
Kongtong
Location in Gansu
Coordinates: 35°32′33″N 106°40′29″E / 35.542633°N 106.674843°E / 35.542633; 106.674843
CountryChina
ProvinceGansu
Prefecture-level cityPingliang
District seatXijiao Subdistrict
Area
 • Total1,936 km2 (747 sq mi)
Highest elevation
2,240 m (7,350 ft)
Lowest elevation
1,120 m (3,670 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[1]
 • Total504,265
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
744000
Websitewww.kongtong.gov.cn

Kongtong (Chinese: 崆峒; pinyin: Kōngtóng) is a district of the city of Pingliang, Gansu province, China, bordering Ningxia to the northwest. It is named after the Kongtong Mountains.[2] Kongtong is the seat of Pingliang city's government. At the start of 2021 the population was 534,800, 65% living in the urban area.[3]

Geography

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The district is traversed by the Jinghe River and most of the area has a loess plateau landscape. The elevation ranges from 1,120 to 2,240 m.[4]

Climate

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Climate data for Kongtong (1991–2016 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 15.1
(59.2)
23.4
(74.1)
28.4
(83.1)
32.6
(90.7)
33.4
(92.1)
35.9
(96.6)
36.0
(96.8)
33.8
(92.8)
33.8
(92.8)
27.8
(82.0)
22.8
(73.0)
17.9
(64.2)
36.0
(96.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 2.5
(36.5)
6.1
(43.0)
12.0
(53.6)
18.6
(65.5)
22.9
(73.2)
26.7
(80.1)
27.8
(82.0)
26.1
(79.0)
21.0
(69.8)
15.6
(60.1)
9.9
(49.8)
4.1
(39.4)
16.1
(61.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) −4.1
(24.6)
−0.4
(31.3)
5.2
(41.4)
11.5
(52.7)
16.1
(61.0)
20.1
(68.2)
21.9
(71.4)
20.3
(68.5)
15.4
(59.7)
9.4
(48.9)
3.2
(37.8)
−2.4
(27.7)
9.7
(49.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −8.7
(16.3)
−5.1
(22.8)
0.0
(32.0)
5.5
(41.9)
9.8
(49.6)
13.9
(57.0)
16.7
(62.1)
15.8
(60.4)
11.2
(52.2)
4.9
(40.8)
−1.5
(29.3)
−6.9
(19.6)
4.6
(40.3)
Record low °C (°F) −18.7
(−1.7)
−17.8
(0.0)
−13.0
(8.6)
−5.6
(21.9)
−1.5
(29.3)
5.2
(41.4)
9.5
(49.1)
7.5
(45.5)
0.4
(32.7)
−7.9
(17.8)
−15.7
(3.7)
−22.7
(−8.9)
−22.7
(−8.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 4.0
(0.16)
5.9
(0.23)
13.1
(0.52)
27.4
(1.08)
44.4
(1.75)
67.2
(2.65)
103.8
(4.09)
93.6
(3.69)
77.5
(3.05)
38.7
(1.52)
8.8
(0.35)
2.0
(0.08)
486.4
(19.17)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 4.2 5.3 6.3 6.8 8.9 9.8 12.0 12.3 11.7 8.6 4.7 2.5 93.1
Average snowy days 6.2 7.6 5.7 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 0.9 4.0 5.3 30.9
Average relative humidity (%) 54 56 54 52 56 61 70 75 78 74 64 57 63
Mean monthly sunshine hours 189.9 167.1 196.3 220.8 239.4 236.0 225.6 208.9 157.9 170.2 182.7 191.1 2,385.9
Percent possible sunshine 61 54 53 56 55 54 51 51 43 49 60 63 54
Source: China Meteorological Administration[5][6]

Economy

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The local industry relies strongly on coal mining and processing.[7]

Administrative divisions

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Kongtong District is subdivided in 3 subdistrict, 7 towns, 10 townships and 1 other.[8]

Subdistricts
  • Dongguan Subdistrict (东关街道)
  • Zhongjie Subdistrict (中街街道)
  • Xijiao Subdistrict (西郊街道)
Towns
  • Kongtong(崆峒镇)
  • Baishui(白水镇)
  • Caofeng(草峰镇)
  • Anguo(安国镇)
  • Liuhu(柳湖镇)
  • Sishilipu(四十里铺镇)
  • Huasuo(花所镇)
Townships
  • Suoluo Township(索罗乡)
  • Xianglian Township(香莲乡)
  • Xiyang Township(西阳乡)
  • Daqin Township(大秦乡)
  • Baimiao Township(白庙乡)
  • Zhaihe Township(寨河乡)
  • Dazhai Township(大寨乡)
  • Shangyang Township (上杨乡)
  • Mawu Township(麻武乡)
  • Xiamen Township(峡门乡)
Others
  • Pingliang Kongtong Mountain Scenic Area Management Committee(平凉崆峒山大景区管理委员会)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "平凉市第七次全国人口普查公报" (in Chinese). Government of Pingliang. 2021-05-27.
  2. ^ "甘肃·崆峒-崆峒资源". www.kongtong.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  3. ^ "甘肃·崆峒-走进崆峒". www.kongtong.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  4. ^ Yan, Ge; Liang, Shouyun; Gui, Xiangang; Xie, Yu; Zhao, Hongliang (2019-11-10). "Optimizing landslide susceptibility mapping in the Kongtong District, NW China: comparing the subdivision criteria of factors". Geocarto International. 34 (13): 1408–1426. doi:10.1080/10106049.2018.1499816. ISSN 1010-6049. S2CID 134308108.
  5. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  6. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  7. ^ Dong, Suocheng; Wang, Zhe; Li, Yu; Li, Fujia; Li, Zehong; Chen, Feng; Cheng, Hao (2017-05-11). "Assessment of Comprehensive Effects and Optimization of a Circular Economy System of Coal Power and Cement in Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province, China". Sustainability. 9 (5): 787. doi:10.3390/su9050787. ISSN 2071-1050.
  8. ^ "统计用区划代码 www.stats.gov.cn" (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2020-12-27.