Xiahe County
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History
Xiahe (Sangqu) used to be part of Qinghai when it was under the control of Chinese Muslim General Ma Qi.[1] It was the site of bloody battles between Muslim and Tibetan forces.[2][3][4]
In 1980, Xiahe mandible, a hominin fossil jaw, was discovered in Baishiya Karst Cave, Xiahe County.
Location
Xiahe (Sangqu) is found in the southern portion of Gansu province, along the western border with Qinghai province. It lies along the Daxia and Zhao rivers. It is on the northeast edge of the Tibetan Plateau. The average elevation is Template:Cvt with the highest being Template:Cvt and the lowest Template:Cvt.
Climate
Xiahe County has an alpine subarctic climate (Köppen Dwc) that grades into an alpine climate (ETH) at the highest elevations. The climate is characterised by mild, rainy summers and frigid, but dry and sunny, winters.
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Administrative divisions
Xiahe County is divided to 8 towns and 5 townships.[5]
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| Labrang Town (Lazhang, Labuleng) |
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| Panggurtang Town (Wangge'ertang) |
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| Amqog Town (Amuquhu) |
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| Sangkog Town (Sangke) |
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| Gain'gya Town (Ganjia) |
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| Martang Town (Madang) |
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| Bora Town (Bola) |
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| Kocê Town (Kecai) |
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| Townships | ||||||
| Damê Township (Damai) |
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| Qu'ngoin Township (Qu'ao) |
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| Tanggarnang Township (Tangga'ang) |
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| Jayü Township (Zhayou) |
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| Gyicang Township (Jicang) |
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References
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External links
- People's Government of Xiahe Official Website Chinese version
- People's Government of Xiahe Official Website English version
- Journey through China - A site with numerous pictures of Xiahe.
- The Nomadic Spirit – Picture Gallery of Xiahe
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