Brief introduction of Turpan

Turpan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is located in the intermountain basin of central and eastern Xinjiang and East Tianshan Mountain, also known as Huozhou. It borders Hami in the east, Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli and Ruoqiang counties in Bayinguoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in the west and south, and Qitai, Jimsar, Rem County and Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in Urumqi in the north. It is a transportation hub connecting China, Xinjiang, Central Asia, Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang. As of 2009, the jurisdiction covers an area of 70,049 square kilometers, including Gaochang District, Shanshan County and Tuokexun County, ***26 townships, 2 sub-district offices, 172 administrative villages, and the population is 614616 (in 2009). 120 12 The GDP of Turpan is 24.39 billion yuan, 9.95% higher than that of 20 1 1. 2065438+In April 2005, the State Council approved the cancellation of Turpan in Xinjiang and the establishment of a prefecture-level Turpan city. This is also the third prefecture-level city established in Xinjiang after Urumqi and Karamay.