Which prefecture-level city in China has the largest area?

Naqu is the largest prefecture-level city in China.

Naqu is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Xizang Autonomous Region. It is about 1 156 km long from east to west and about 760 km wide from north to south. It is adjacent to Changdu in the east, Ali in the west, Lhasa and Linzhi in the south, and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qinghai Province in the north. The total area is 369,674 square kilometers.

20 17 07 18 the State Council agreed with Xizang Autonomous Region's reply on canceling the establishment of prefecture-level Naqu city in Naqu area, canceling Naqu area and Naqu county, and establishing prefecture-level Naqu city. On April 25th, 20 18, Naqu, Xizang Autonomous Region officially announced that it will become the youngest city with the highest average altitude, the largest land area in China.

By the end of 20 17 and 12, Naqu administered 1 municipal district and 10 counties, namely Sene District, Amdo County, Nierong County, Rulai County, Jiali County, Suo County, Baqing County, Shenzha County, Bango County and Nima County. Counties (districts) have jurisdiction over 89 townships, 25 towns and 1283 villages (residences).

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I. Geology and landform

Naqu lies between Tanggula Mountain, Nyainqentanglha Mountain and Gangdise Mountain in northern Tibet. The central part of the Ministry is hilly and mountainous, but the slope is relatively gentle and the mountains are mostly round. The altitude in the northwest is relatively high. Because it is located in the branch or residual vein of Nyainqentanglha Mountain, there are many peaks, steep terrain and obvious height difference, all of which are above 5500 meters above sea level. The highest Sangding Sangkang Mountain is about 6500 meters above sea level.

Second, the climate characteristics

Naqu belongs to the sub-frigid climate zone, with cold and lack of oxygen, dry climate and windy weather. The annual average temperature is -0.9℃ to -3.3℃, the annual relative humidity is 48-5 1%, the annual precipitation is 380mm, and the annual sunshine hours are 2852.6-288 1.7 hours. There is no absolute frost-free period all year round.

Third, natural disasters.

Naqu City is located in the northern part of the roof of the world, which is affected by a few disaster-causing factors such as monsoon climate, plate geological movement and complex terrain, and has become a natural disaster-prone area.

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