Anding District, Dingxi
Anding (Chinese: 安定; pinyin: Āndìng) is a district of the city of Dingxi, Gansu province, People's Republic of China.
Anding 安定区 Dingxi County | |
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 Anding in Dingxi | |
.png) Dingxi in Gansu | |
| Coordinates (Anding District government): 35°34′50″N 104°36′39″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Gansu |
| Prefecture-level city | Dingxi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,638 km2 (1,405 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 470,200 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Website | www |
The area of Anding District has been inhabited since the neolithic era, with sites of the Majiayao culture and Qijia culture being discovered in the area. Dingxi city was established in 1096 as a military base of the northern Gong state. By 1142 it became a county and by 1216 Dingxi became the seat of a prefecture. In 2003, Dingxi County became Anding District as it is currently known.[1]
The economy of Anding District is primarily based around agriculture. Potatoes, corn, flax and beans being the most grown.[1]
View of the mountain behind Dingxi Teacher's College
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