Xining, located in the valley basin in the middle reaches of Huangshui River in the east of Qinghai Province, is the east gate of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and also the only place where the ancient Silk Road South Road and the Tang-Fan Ancient Road pass.
Since ancient times, it has been the traffic artery and military fortress in northwest China. Known as the "West Sea Lock Key", it is the throat of the sea. It is one of the high-altitude cities in the world, and it is also an inland open city determined by the State Council, and the resident of Xining Joint Logistics Support Center of the Central Military Commission.
history
199965438+February, the State Council approved that Huangzhong County and Huangyuan County in Haidong area were placed under the jurisdiction of Xining City.
In February 2003, it administered 23 streets, 26 towns, 24 townships, 6 ethnic townships, 934 village (animal husbandry) committees and 165 community neighborhood committees.
In July 2004, the division of Chengbei District of Xining City was adjusted, and the sub-district offices were adjusted from 4 to 3: the Sanqi sub-district office was abolished and merged into Mafang sub-district office.
In August 2006, Xining added 1 town, and the total number of towns in the city was adjusted from 56 (26 towns and 30 townships) to 50 (27 towns and 23 townships).
20 19 12. the State Council officially approved the revocation of Huangzhong County and the establishment of Huangzhong District of Xining City.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Xining