Prefecture-level city in Sichuan, People's Republic of China
About Guang'an
Guang'an is a prefecture-level city in eastern Sichuan province. It is most famous as the birthplace of China's former paramount leader Deng Xiaoping. Guang'an lies between the hills of central Sichuan and the gorges area of the east. Guang'an is the only "Sichuan Chongqing Cooperation Demonstration Zone" in Sichuan and the nearest prefecture level city from the main city of Chongqing. It has been incorporated into the one-hour economic circle of Chongqing. Because of its strategic location, it is called the "Gateway to Eastern Sichuan". Its population, as of the 2020 census, was 3,254,883, of whom 976,370 lived in the built-up area made up of two urban districts.
Geography and climate
Guang'an is located on a gradually rising section along the edge of the Sichuan Basin. The area is 6,344 km2 (2,449 sq mi). The eastern part of Guang'an is mountainous, the central part hilly, and the western part is relatively flat. The elevation ranges from only 185 to 1704 meters above sea-level. The main rivers are the Qu through the center of the area and the Jialing through the west. The climate is temperate and the weather is monsoonal. The average annual temperature ranges from 16°C to 18°C, with January being the coldest month (average temperature: 6°C) and July being the warmest (average temperature: 28°C). The humidity levels are relatively high throughout the year, with an average relative humidity of around 75%. Winters are mild and summers are hot. The average rainfall is between 1,000–1,500 mm (39–59 in). The frost-free period lasts 310–324 days. …
Economy
Guang'an's economy is natural resource based. Mineral resources are plentiful and the soil is ideal for agriculture. Guang'an is breaking down policy barriers with neighboring Chongqing through innovative reforms, driving economic development in a key western China city cluster vital to the nation's automobile industry, according to Wang Ying, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress.
Tourism
Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's birthplace and former residence museum is located in Paifang village (牌坊村) in Xiexing town (协兴镇). Guang'an also has beautiful natural scenery, including many mountains and gorges designated as parks.
Transport
The city lies on the north–south China National Highway 212. A 9.955 km (6.186 mi), seven-station monorail is under construction as part of the planned two line Guang'an Metro. The first line was due to open in 2020 but testing has been delayed and as of June 2021, the line is still not open.
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