Xinsi

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Xinsi
新寺镇
Xinsi is located in Gansu
Xinsi
Xinsi
Xinsi is located in China
Xinsi
Xinsi
Coordinates: 34°39′01″N 104°37′49″E / 34.6503°N 104.63019°E / 34.6503; 104.63019
CountryChina
ProvinceGansu
Prefecture-level cityDingxi
CountyZhang
Population
 • Total21,277

Xinsi is a town of Zhang County, Gansu, China. It was established in 1528 as a subdivision of Minzhou. Historically it was also known as Machenglongchuan (马成龙川) or Maxunchuan (马驯川). The name Xinsi refers to a temple that was built near the town.[1]

As of 2019 it has a population of 21,277 and has jurisdiction over 10 villages and 1 residential community.[1]

The Longchuan River and Bangsha River flow through Xinsi.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "漳县人民政府 新寺镇". www.zhangxian.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-09-24.