Shanhaiguan, China
Shanhaiguan District (simplified Chinese: 山海关区; traditional Chinese: 山海關區; pinyin: Shānhǎiguān Qū), formerly Shan-hai-kwan or Shan-hai-kuan, is a district of the city of Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China, named after the pass of the Great Wall within the district, Shanhai Pass. It is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the city centre.
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Shanhaiguan
山海关区
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Shanhaiguan is the area marked “2” on this map
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 Shanhaiguan
Location in Hebei
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| Coordinates: 39°58′44″N 119°46′32″E | |
| Country | People’s Republic of China |
| Province | Hebei |
| Prefecture-level city | Qinhuangdao |
| Seat | Nanguan Subdistrict |
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| • Total | 192 km2 (74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population
(2003)
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| • Total | 140,000 |
| • Density | 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code |
066200
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| Area code(s) | 0335 |
| Website | Shanhaiguan.gov.cn |
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