Lejiawan, Qinghai

Lejiawan (Chinese: 乐家湾镇; pinyin: Lèjiāwān zhèn) is a town in Chengdong District, Xining, Qinghai, China. In 2010, Lejiawan had a total population of 35,640: 18,725 males and 16,915 females: 4,919 aged under 14, 28,041 aged between 15 and 65 and 2,680 aged over 65.[1] During the Republic of China, Lejiawan was mentioned in Amdo Tibetan folk songs as a military base of the Ma warlord family. As of today, the town has a mine and is one of the most prominent sources of pollution in its geographical area.

Lejiawan
乐家湾镇
Lejiawanzhen
Lejiawan is located in Qinghai
Lejiawan
Lejiawan
Location in Qinghai
Coordinates: 36°34′31″N 101°49′54″E
CountryChina
ProvinceQinghai
Autonomous prefectureXining
CountyChengdong District
Area
  Total41.95 km2 (16.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[1]
  Total35,640
  Density850/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Local dialing code971

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