Postal Code 730900 Area 21,200 km² Area code 0943 Points of interest Yongtai | Vehicle registration 甘 D Elevation 1,698 m Local time Wednesday 12:29 AM | |
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China steam 2013 part 3 passenger trains in baiyin
Baiyin (Chinese: 白银市; pinyin: Báiyín) is a prefecture-level city in northeastern Gansu province, People's Republic of China.
Contents
- China steam 2013 part 3 passenger trains in baiyin
- Map of Baiyin Gansu China
- Geography and climate
- Administration
- Economy
- Infrastructure
- Places of interest
- References
Map of Baiyin, Gansu, China
Geography and climate
Baiyin is part loess plateau, part desert. Elevation ranges from 1275 to 3321 meters above sea-level. The climate is very arid with only 110–352 mm (4.3–13.9 in) of annual precipitation. Annual evaporation is 2,101 mm (82.7 in) resulting in a net loss of approximately 1,800 mm (71 in). The Yellow River flows from south to north for 214 km (133 mi) through Baiyin.
The area is 21,200 km2 (8,200 sq mi), 3,478 km2 (1,343 sq mi) of that urban.
Administration
Baiyin has 2 urban districts, 3 counties, 64 townships, 18 towns, and 7 sub-districts with a total population of 1,746,800(2011).
Economy
The 2002 GDP was 9.5 billion RMB. Average annual income for urban residents was 6409 RMB, and 1688 RMB for rural residents.
The Baiyin Nonferrous Metals Company operates copper, zinc and selenium mines around Baiyin, although these mines are getting exhausted of ore. Financed by development funds, a high-tech park is being built, which is home to a contact lens factory.
Infrastructure
There are 2 radio stations and 3 television stations. Numerous national roads, highways, and railroads cross Baiyin.
Places of interest
The Yellow River Stone Forest is a National Park about 40 km (25 mi) North of Baiyin. It is famous for its natural stone columns.