Xunyi County
Xunyi (Chinese: 旬邑; pinyin: Xúnyì) is a county in the central part of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Gansu province to the north and northwest. It is the northernmost county-level division of Xianyang City. The county is noted for its apple orchards producing the "Malan Red", a variety of red Fuji apple named after the Malan Red Army site.[1][2] Besides apples, the economy relies on coal and petroleum exploitation.
Xunyi County
旬邑县 Sunyi | |
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 Xunyi in Xianyang | |
.png.webp) Xianyang in Shaanxi | |
| Coordinates: 35°06′43″N 108°20′24″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Shaanxi |
| Prefecture-level city | Xianyang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,811 km2 (699 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 296,000 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China standard time) |
| Postal code | 711300 |
| Area code | (0)29 |
| Licence plates | 陕D |
| Website | www |
Present day Xunyi is located at the same location as the historic Bin city. Xunyi is also home to the 53 m (174 ft) Xunyi Pagoda, built in 1059.[3]
The county was one of the communist strongholds during the Long March.[4]
Administrative divisions
As 2020, Xunyi is divided in 9 towns and 1 subdistrict.[5]
- Towns
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Transportation
- G69 Yinchuan–Baise Expressway
- G3511 Heze–Baoji Expressway (under construction as of January 2020)
- China National Highway 211
References
- "旬邑苹果基本情况 - 基本概况 - 旬邑县人民政府". www.snxunyi.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- "马栏的苹果，红了！-新华网". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- "泰 塔 - 旅游名胜 - 旬邑县人民政府". www.snxunyi.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- "县情概况".
- "2020年统计用区划代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
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