Anda, Heilongjiang Explained

Anda
Other Name:An-ta
Settlement Type:County-level city
Pushpin Map:Heilongjiang
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Heilongjiang
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Heilongjiang
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Suihua
Subdivision Type3:Township-level divisions
Subdivision Name3:4 subdistricts
10 towns
4 township
Area Total Km2:3,586.3
Elevation M:149
Population Total:472,826
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+8
Coordinates:46.424°N 125.352°W
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:151400
Area Code:0455
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:Dwa

Anda is a county-level city in western Heilongjiang province, People's Republic of China, located on the Harbin-Manzhouli Railway (formerly known as the Chinese Eastern Railway) about southeast of Daqing and 110km (70miles) northwest of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang, and is under the administration of Suihua City. Home to China's forage and dairy industries, more than 1814km2 out of Anda's 3586km2 total area is made up of grasslands.

History

Archaeological sites in the area suggest human activities such as hunting and fishing in Anda can be traced back to 6000 years ago during the Neolithic Era.

Climate

Anda has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa). The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from NaN°C in January to 23.1°C in July, and the annual mean is 4.19°C. A majority of the annual precipitation falls in July and August alone. With monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 53% in July to 70% in February, the city receives 2,746 hours of bright sunshine annually.

Administrative divisions

Anda administers four subdistricts, thirteen towns, and one townships.[1] [2]

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References

  1. Web site: http://www.stats.gov.cn/tjbz/cxfldm/2011/23/12/231281.html . zh:2011年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码:安达市 . National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China . zh . 2013-01-27.
  2. Web site: 国家统计局 . National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China . zh . 2021-12-07.

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