Alxa_Left_Banner

Alxa Left Banner

Alxa Left Banner

Banner in Inner Mongolia, China


Alxa Left Banner (Mongolian: ᠠᠯᠠᠱᠠ ᠵᠡᠭᠦᠨ ᠬᠣᠰᠢᠭᠤ; Chinese: 阿拉善左旗) is a banner (administrative division) in the southwest of Inner Mongolia, China. It borders Mongolia's Ömnögovi Province to the north, the autonomous region of Ningxia to the southeast, and Gansu province to the southwest. The town of Bayanhot, situated in the banner, is the seat of government of the greater Alxa League, of which Alxa Left Banner is a part.

Quick Facts 阿拉善左旗 • ᠠᠯᠠᠱᠠ ᠵᠡᠭᠦᠨ ᠬᠣᠰᠢᠭᠤ, Country ...
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History

In 2017, the Dingyuan Garrison Histrocial Site in Bayanhot was renovated, having been originally constructed during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng.[2]

In February 2023, the Xinjing Coal Industry Open Pit Coal Mine collapsed in the banner, with many people injured or missing.[3][4]

Demographics

Ethnic Mongols make up 21% of the banner population.[5]

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Administrative divisions

The banner is subdivided into 4 subdistricts, 8 towns, and 6 sums.[7]

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Other: Luanjingtan Ecological Immigration Demonstration Zone (孪井滩生态移民示范区)

Geography and climate

The average elevation is between 800 and 1500 meters above sea level. A large part of the banner is desert.

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More information Climate data for Jia'ergalesaihanzhen (Luanjingtan), Alxa Left Banner (2002–2020 normals), Month ...
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More information Climate data for Wusitaizhen, Alxa Left Banner (2008–2020 normals), Month ...
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Transport

Alxa Left Banner is on the route of provincial highway S218, which is accessible via China National Highway 110 via the city of Wuhai. It is also accessible by air via the Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport.


References

  1. "Historical town in Bayanhot completes rennovations[sic]". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  2. Nasser, Xiaofei Xu,Irene (2023-02-22). "Death toll rises in China mine collapse as rescue efforts continue". CNN. Retrieved 2023-07-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. "China coal mine death toll rises to six, 47 missing". Reuters. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  4. 阿拉善左旗2013年国民经济和社会发展统计公报. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-07-19.
  5. 内蒙古自治区第七次全国人口普查领导小组办公室、内蒙古自治区统计局. "内蒙古人口普查年鉴-2020".
  6. 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  7. 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  8. 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  9. 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  10. 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  11. 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 10 October 2023.

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