Xishan District, Kunming

Xishan
西山区
District
On top of Xishan looking into Dian Lake

Location of the 4 contiguous Kunming City Districts (pink) and Kunming City (yellow) within Yunnan
Country People's Republic of China
Province Yunnan
Prefecture-level city Kunming
Established 1956
Area
 • Total 791 km2 (305 sq mi)
Population (2004)
 • Total 850,000
 • Density 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (CST)
Postal code 650100 Area Code and Postal Code in Yunnan Province
Area code(s) 0871
Website Website

Xishan District (Chinese: 西山区; pinyin: Xīshān Qū) is a district of Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, China.

Xishan District occupies the western bank of Dian Lake. It takes its name from the Western Mountains (Xishan) located within the district.

Administrative divisions

Majie, Jinbi, Yongchang, Qianwei, Fuhai, Zongshuying and Xiyuan Sub-district Offices, Biji Town, Haikou Town and Tuanjie Town

Ethnic groups

The Xishan District Ethnic Gazetter (2009:22) lists the following ethnic Yi subgroups.

  • Nasu 纳苏 or Nasi 纳斯 (Black Yi 黑彝)
  • Suoni 索尼 or Suowei 索围 (White Yi 白彝)

Notable locations

References

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  2. ↑ 杨牧源; 陈杰昆 (2010-08-15). "昆明：小矮人王国里的浪漫爱情". Yunnan Xinhua News Agency. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2011-05-14.

Coordinates: 25°02′13″N 102°39′29″E / 25.03694°N 102.65806°E / 25.03694; 102.65806


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