Xinsi
新寺镇 | |
|---|---|
  Xinsi  Xinsi | |
| Coordinates: 34°39′01″N 104°37′49″E / 34.6503°N 104.63019°E | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Gansu |
| Prefecture-level city | Dingxi |
| County | Zhang |
| Population | |
| • Total | 21,277 |
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
- 1 2 3 "漳县人民政府 新寺镇". www.zhangxian.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
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