Solun, Horqin Right Front Banner Explained

Solun
Other Name:Suolun
Native Name:索伦镇
Settlement Type:Town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:China
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Inner Mongolia
Subdivision Type2:League
Subdivision Name2:Hinggan
Subdivision Type3:Banner
Subdivision Name3:Horqin Right Front Banner
Area Total Km2:1500
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Total:19500
Population Blank1 Title:Hukou permits
Population Blank1:6010
Pushpin Label:Solun
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map:China Inner Mongolia
Coordinates:46.6194°N 121.2433°W
Elevation M:491
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code

Solun is a town in the Hinggan League, of northeastern Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China, located northwest, by road, of the city of Ulan Hot. Its name in the Mongolian language means "hunted paddock or hunting paddock",[1] which could derive from the fact that the Kangxi Emperor (ruled 1661 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty often came here to hunt, after being impressed by the local topography, purple appearance of the environs, valleys enclosed by lofty mountains, and three rivers.

Geography and transport

Solun has an area of,[1] and is located in a valley in the Greater Khingan Range. The area's climate is harsh, with only 90 to 105 frost-free days per annum.[1] The three rivers crossing through the town's administrative area are the Tao'er River (洮儿河), Hagan River (哈干河), and the Manchu River (满族河). Important transport links include the Baicheng - Alxan Railway (白阿铁路) and the Inner Mongolia Provincial Highway 203, connecting the town with Baicheng (Jilin) and Ulan Hot.

Demographics

Solun has a total population of 19,500, and the registered population (i.e. those with hukou permits) numbers 6,500.[1] Around 40% of the population consists of Mongols,[1] the other ethnic groups being the Han, Manchus, Koreans, Daurs, Oroqen, Evenks (Solon), and the Hui.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.kyqq.gov.cn/smxz/slz/xzgk31111/ . zh:乡镇概况. Horqin Right Front Banner People's Government. Chinese. 2011-05-21.