Jiangda, Nagqu
Jiangda | |
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  Jiangda Location in the Tibet Autonomous Region | |
| Coordinates: 31°29′3″N 94°23′26″E / 31.48417°N 94.39056°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Autonomous region | Tibet |
| Prefecture-level city | Nagqu |
| County | Sog |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,155 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Jiangda, also Jamda or Jagda (Chinese: 江达乡) is a township of Sog County in the Nagqu Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It lies on the Nu River, about 170 kilometres (110 mi) by road from Sog.[1] As of 2010 it had a population of 3,155 people.
History
[edit]The township was established in 1966, and in 1988 it merged with the former Kedeng Township to form Jiangda Township.[2] In 2007, there were 493 households with 3,087 people. As of 2010 it had a population of 3,155.[citation needed]
Geography
[edit]Jiangda lies on the Nu River in the southeastern part of Sog County in the northeast of the Tibet Autonomous Region, about 170 kilometres (110 mi) by road from Sog.[1] The elevation of the township is about 3,700 metres (12,100 ft), with an area rich in forest resources.[citation needed]
Economy and administration
[edit]In 2007, the total area under cultivation was 228.39 hectares and there were 14,368 horses.[citation needed] The township has jurisdiction over 11 villages, including Jiangda itself.[3]
Landmarks
[edit]There are two temples in the township: Dongzong Temple and Jiangda Temple.[citation needed]
References
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