Zangguy
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Zangguy ( ) is a township in Guma County in the Hotan Prefecture of Xinjiang, in northwestern China. According to the 2006 Chinese census, the township has a population of 13,027 people1 and covers 855 square kilometres.
Zangguy ( ) is a township in Guma County in the Hotan Prefecture of Xinjiang, in northwestern China. According to the 2006 Chinese census, the township has a population of 13,027 people and covers 855 square kilometres.
History
, 1971) ]] , early 20th century)]] In 1958, Xingfu Commune ( ) was established. In 1978, Xingfu Commune was renamed Zangguy Commune ( ). In 1984, Zangguy Commune became Zangguy Township.
Geography
It is surrounded by the Taklamakan Desert and has a flat, dry continental climate, with an average annual temperature of 11.6 °C. The average temperature in July, the hottest month is 24.9 °C, with the coldest average temperature of -6 °C in January.
Administrative divisions
Zangguy Township has jurisdiction over 11 village committees. Residential community (Mandarin Chinese Hanyu Pinyin-derived names): Jinhui ( ) Villages: Kule'airike ( ), Yaboyi ( ), Yingqikai'airike ( ), Ya ( ), Tatirang ( ), Langan ( ), Yingwusitang ( ), Bulake ( ), Kumuboyi ( ), Aqikashi ( ), Kulebixi ( ) Other areas: Yamanya ( )
Economy
2.84 million mu of the township is under cultivation, mainly producing wheat, maize, cotton, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, barley and alfalfa. Animal husbandry and rearing of sheep, cattle, horses, camels and donkeys is also practised.
Transportation
China National Highway 315
See also
List of township-level divisions of Xinjiang
Notes
References
External links
Hudong Encyclopedia
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