Plain Blue Banner, Inner Mongolia

Banner in Inner Mongolia, China

Plain Blue Banner

正蓝旗 • ᠰᠢᠯᠤᠭᠤᠨ ᠬᠥᠬᠡ ᠬᠣᠰᠢᠭᠤ

Zhenglan, Xulun Hoh, Shuluun Huh

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Plain Blue Banner in Xilin Gol League

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Coordinates: 42°14′31″N 115°59′31″E﻿ / ﻿42.242°N 115.992°E﻿ / 42.242; 115.992
Country| China
Autonomous region| Inner Mongolia
League| Xilin Gol
Banner seat| Shangdu Town (Xangd)
Area

• Total

| 10,210 km2 (3,940 sq mi)
Population

(2020)[1]

• Total

| 69,908
• Density| 6.8/km2 (18/sq mi)
Time zone| UTC+8 (China Standard)
Website| www.zlq.gov.cn
Plain Blue Banner, Inner Mongolia

Chinese name
Simplified Chinese| 正蓝旗
Traditional Chinese| 正藍旗
| Transcriptions

Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin| Zhènglán Qí
Mongolian name
Mongolian Cyrillic| Шулуун хөх хошуу
Mongolian script| ᠰᠢᠯᠤᠭᠤᠨ ᠬᠥᠬᠡ ᠬᠣᠰᠢᠭᠤ
| Transcriptions

SASM/GNC| Shuluun höh hoshuu

Plain Blue Banner[2] (Mongolian: ᠰᠢᠯᠤᠭᠤᠨ ᠬᠥᠬᠡ ᠬᠣᠰᠢᠭᠤ, pronounced [ʃʊˈɮʊːɴ xɵx χɞˈʃʊ]; Chinese: 正蓝旗), alternatively Zhenglan Banner in Chinese or Xulun Hoh Banner in Mongolian, is a banner of Inner Mongolia, China, bordering Hebei province to the south. It is under the administration of Xilin Gol League. Xanadu or Yuan Shangdu, one of the capitals of the Yuan dynasty, was located here. Today the ruins of Yuan Shangdu are listed as UNESCO world heritage site and are open to the public.

## Demographics

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| The proportion of nationalities in Plain Blue Banner (2020)

Nationality |  | Percentage
Han |

| 54.6%
Mongols |

| 40.3%
Manchus |

| 3.9%
Hui People |

| 0.9%
Daur |

| 0.1%
Miao (Hmong) |

| 0.1%
Others |

| 0.1%
Source of the population statistics :[3]

## Administrative divisions

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Plain Blue Banner is divided into 3 towns and 4 sums.

Name  | Simplified Chinese  | Hanyu Pinyin  | Mongolian (Hudum Script)  | Mongolian (Cyrillic)  | Administrative division code

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Towns
Shangdu Town
(Xangd)  | 上都镇 | Shàngdū Zhèn | ᠱᠠᠩᠳᠤ ᠪᠠᠯᠭᠠᠰᠤ | Шанд балгас | 152530100
Sanggin Dalai Town | 桑根达来镇 | Sānggēndálái Zhèn | ᠰᠠᠩ ᠤᠨ ᠳᠠᠯᠠᠢ ᠪᠠᠯᠭᠠᠰᠤ | Сангийн Далай балгас | 152530101
Habirag Town | 哈毕日嘎镇 | Hābìrìgā Zhèn | ᠬᠠᠪᠢᠷᠭ᠎ᠠ ᠪᠠᠯᠭᠠᠰᠤ | Хавирга балгас | 152530102
Sums
Boxodoi Sum | 宝绍岱苏木 | Bǎoshàodài Sūmù | ᠪᠣᠱᠣᠣᠳᠠᠢ ᠰᠤᠮᠤ | Буушуудай сум | 152530200
Nart Sum | 那日图苏木 | Nàrìtú Sūmù | ᠨᠠᠷᠠᠲᠤ ᠰᠤᠮᠤ | Нарт сум | 152530201
Sain Hudag Sum | 赛音呼都嘎苏木 | Sàiyīnhūdūgā Sūmù | ᠰᠠᠢᠨᠬᠤᠳᠳᠤᠭ ᠰᠤᠮᠤ | Сайнхудаг сум | 152530202
Jagastai Sum | 扎格斯台苏木 | Zhāgésītái Sūmù | ᠵᠢᠭᠠᠰᠤᠲᠠᠢ ᠰᠤᠮᠤ | Жагастай сум | 152530203
Others
Wuyi Breeding Stock Farm  | 五一种畜场 | Wǔyī Zhǒngchùchǎng | ᠡᠦ ᠢ ᠮᠠᠯᠵᠢᠯ ᠤᠨ ᠲᠠᠯᠠᠪᠠᠢ | Үү И малжлын талбай | 152530500
Heichengzi Demonstration Plot  | 黑城子示范区 | Hēichéngzǐ Shìfànqū | ᠪᠣᠷᠣᠬᠣᠲᠠ ᠵᠢᠱᠢᠶ᠎ᠡ ᠦᠵᠡᠭᠦᠯᠬᠦ ᠲᠣᠭᠣᠷᠢᠭ | Борхот жишээ үзүүлэх дугараг | 152530501

## Climate

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The area has a cold semi arid climate (Koppen: BSk).

Climate data for Plain Blue Banner, elevation 1,316 m (4,318 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Record high °C (°F)  | 5.8
(42.4)  | 12.2
(54.0)  | 20.7
(69.3)  | 29.0
(84.2)  | 33.1
(91.6)  | 35.2
(95.4)  | 36.6
(97.9)  | 33.6
(92.5)  | 32.3
(90.1)  | 24.6
(76.3)  | 18.1
(64.6)  | 10.7
(51.3)  | 36.6
(97.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | −10.2
(13.6)  | −5.0
(23.0)  | 3.4
(38.1)  | 12.4
(54.3)  | 19.5
(67.1)  | 24.0
(75.2)  | 26.0
(78.8)  | 24.7
(76.5)  | 19.6
(67.3)  | 11.1
(52.0)  | 0.5
(32.9)  | −8.1
(17.4)  | 9.8
(49.7)
Daily mean °C (°F)  | −16.4
(2.5)  | −12.2
(10.0)  | −3.7
(25.3)  | 5.2
(41.4)  | 12.4
(54.3)  | 17.4
(63.3)  | 19.9
(67.8)  | 18.2
(64.8)  | 12.3
(54.1)  | 3.9
(39.0)  | −5.9
(21.4)  | −14.0
(6.8)  | 3.1
(37.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | −21.5
(−6.7)  | −18.1
(−0.6)  | −9.9
(14.2)  | −1.8
(28.8)  | 5.1
(41.2)  | 10.6
(51.1)  | 14.1
(57.4)  | 12.1
(53.8)  | 5.9
(42.6)  | −1.9
(28.6)  | −11.0
(12.2)  | −18.8
(−1.8)  | −2.9
(26.7)
Record low °C (°F)  | −38.2
(−36.8)  | −34.0
(−29.2)  | −28.7
(−19.7)  | −17.4
(0.7)  | −8.1
(17.4)  | −5.4
(22.3)  | 4.7
(40.5)  | 0.4
(32.7)  | −8.2
(17.2)  | −17.9
(−0.2)  | −31.9
(−25.4)  | −32.8
(−27.0)  | −38.2
(−36.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 2.4
(0.09)  | 3.5
(0.14)  | 5.9
(0.23)  | 15.6
(0.61)  | 36.7
(1.44)  | 64.2
(2.53)  | 101.7
(4.00)  | 69.8
(2.75)  | 44.0
(1.73)  | 19.8
(0.78)  | 8.8
(0.35)  | 2.9
(0.11)  | 375.3
(14.76)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 4.7  | 4.6  | 5.1  | 5.3  | 8.2  | 12.4  | 13.8  | 10.7  | 9.1  | 6.3  | 5.6  | 5.6  | 91.4
Average snowy days  | 10.6  | 9.0  | 8.2  | 4.9  | 1.4  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0.3  | 4.2  | 9.0  | 12.7  | 60.3
Average relative humidity (%)  | 69  | 63  | 50  | 41  | 43  | 55  | 66  | 66  | 59  | 56  | 61  | 68  | 58
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 220.7  | 228.1  | 276.4  | 275.7  | 299.9  | 285.7  | 280.1  | 280.7  | 255.4  | 248.0  | 212.0  | 203.8  | 3,066.5
Percentage possible sunshine | 75  | 76  | 74  | 68  | 66  | 63  | 61  | 66  | 69  | 73  | 73  | 73  | 70
Source: China Meteorological Administration[4][5]

## See also

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* Plain Blue Banner

## References

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1. ^ Inner Mongolia: Prefectures, Cities, Districts and Counties
2. ^ Department of Commerce of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区商务厅). "Investment environment". Retrieved July 30, 2023. "Xilingol League ... The 13 banners, counties, cities (districts) are respectively Xilinhot City, Erenhot City, Sunid Left Banner, Sunid Right Banner, Abag Banner, East Ujimqin Banner, West Ujimqin Banner, Bordered Yellow Banner, Plain and Bordered White Banner, Taipus Banner, Plain Blue Banner, Duolun County and Wulagai Administrative Area."
3. ^ 内蒙古自治区第七次全国人口普查领导小组办公室、内蒙古自治区统计局. "内蒙古人口普查年鉴-2020".
4. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
5. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 10 October 2023.

* www.xzqh.org (in Chinese)

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County-level divisions of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Hohhot (capital)

Prefecture-level
cities|

| Hohhot|

* Huimin District
* Xincheng District
* Yuquan District
* Saihan District
* Togtoh County
* Wuchuan County
* Horinger County
* Qingshuihe County
* Tumed Left Banner

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Baotou|

* Hondlon District
* Donghe District
* Qingshan District
* Shiguai District
* Bayan'obo Mining District
* Jiuyuan District
* Guyang County
* Tumed Right Banner
* Darhan'muminggan United Banner

Wuhai|

* Haibowan District
* Hainan District
* Wuda District

Chifeng|

* Hongshan District
* Yuanbaoshan District
* Songshan District
* Ningcheng County
* Linxi County
* Ar'horqin Banner
* Bairin Left Banner
* Bairin Right Banner
* Hexigten Banner
* Ongniud Banner
* Harqin Banner
* Aohan Banner

Tongliao|

* Horqin District
* Holingol city
* Kailu County
* Hure Banner
* Naiman Banner
* Jarud Banner
* Horqin Left Middle Banner
* Horqin Left Rear Banner

Ordos|

* Dongsheng District
* Kangbashi District
* Dalad Banner
* Jungar Banner
* Otog Front Banner
* Otog Banner
* Hanggin Banner
* Uxin Banner
* Ejin'horo Banner

Hulunbuir|

* Hailar District
* Zhalainuo'er District
* Manzhouli city
* Zalantun city
* Yakeshi city
* Genhe city
* Ergun city
* Arun Banner
* New Barag Right Banner
* New Barag Left Banner
* Old Barag Banner
* Oroqin Banner
* Evenk Banner
* Morin'dawa Daur Banner

Bayannur|

* Linhe District
* Wuyuan County
* Dengkou County
* Urad Front Banner
* Urad Middle Banner
* Urad Rear Banner
* Hanggin Rear Banner

Ulanqab|

* Jining District
* Fengzhen city
* Zhuozi County
* Huade County
* Shangdu County
* Xinghe County
* Liangcheng County
* Qahar Right Front Banner
* Qahar Right Middle Banner
* Qahar Right Rear Banner
* Dorbod Banner

Leagues|

| Hinggan|

* Ulanhot city
* Arxan city
* Tuquan County
* Horqin Right Front Banner
* Horqin Right Middle Banner
* Jalaid Banner

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Xilingol|

* Xilinhot city
* Erenhot city
* Duolun County
* Abag Banner
* Sonid Left Banner
* Sonid Right Banner
* East Ujimqin Banner
* West Ujimqin Banner
* Taibus Banner
* Bordered Yellow Banner
* Plain and Bordered White Banner
* Plain Blue Banner

Alxa|

* Alxa Left Banner
* Alxa Right Banner
* Ejin Banner

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF
* FAST

National|

* United States

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