Xunyi (Chinese: 旬邑; pinyin: Xúnyì) is a county in the central part of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Gansu province to the north and northwest. It is the northernmost county-level division of Xianyang City. The county is noted for its apple orchards producing the "Malan Red", a variety of red Fuji apple named after the Malan Red Army site.[1][2] Besides apples, the economy relies on coal and petroleum exploitation.
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Xunyi County
旬邑县 Sunyi | |
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![]() Xunyi in Xianyang | |
![]() Xianyang in Shaanxi | |
Coordinates: 35°06′43″N 108°20′24″E | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Province | Shaanxi |
Prefecture-level city | Xianyang |
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• Total | 1,811 km2 (699 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 296,000 |
• Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China standard time) |
Postal code | 711300 |
Area code | (0)29 |
Licence plates | 陕D |
Website | www |
Present day Xunyi is located at the same location as the historic Bin city. Xunyi is also home to the 53 m (174 ft) Xunyi Pagoda, built in 1059.[3]
The county was one of the communist strongholds during the Long March.[4]
As 2020, Xunyi is divided in 9 towns and 1 subdistrict.[5]
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