Lejiawan (Chinese: 乐家湾镇; pinyin: Lèjiāwān zhèn) is a town in Chengdong District, Xining, Qinghai, China. In 2010, Lejiawan had a total population of 35,640: 18,725 males and 16,915 females: 4,919 aged under 14, 28,041 aged between 15 and 65 and 2,680 aged over 65.[1] During the Republic of China, Lejiawan was mentioned in Amdo Tibetan folk songs as a military base of the Ma warlord family. As of today, the town has a mine and is one of the most prominent sources of pollution in its geographical area.[2] The Xining Caojiapu International Airport adjacent to Lejiawan also adds both to acenomic activities as to pollution levels.

Lejiawan
乐家湾镇
Lejiawanzhen
Lejiawan is located in Qinghai
Lejiawan
Lejiawan
Location in Qinghai
Coordinates: 36°34′31″N 101°49′54″E / 36.57528°N 101.83167°E / 36.57528; 101.83167
CountryChina
ProvinceQinghai
Autonomous prefectureXining
CountyChengdong District
Area
 • Total41.95 km2 (16.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total35,640
 • Density850/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Local dialing code971

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Níngxiù Zhèn (Zékù Xiàn, Huángnán Prefecture, China) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  2. ^ Wang, Yonggui; Ding, Xuelian; Chen, Yan; Zeng, Weihua; Zhao, Yanxin. "Pollution source identification and abatement for water quality sections in Huangshui River basin, China". ScienceDirect. Retrieved 22 April 2024.