Shangluo Municipality facts for kids

Shangluo in Shaanxi and China.

Shangluo Municipality is a fascinating city located in China. It's a special kind of city called a "prefecture-level city," which means it's a large area that includes many smaller towns and counties, all managed together. Shangluo is found in the southeastern part of the Shaanxi province.

Discovering Shangluo: A City in China

Shangluo is a big place! It covers an area of about 19,587 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's larger than some small countries! Back in November 2010, over 2.3 million people called Shangluo home.

What People Do in Shangluo

The people of Shangluo are busy with many different jobs that help their city thrive.

• Farming: Many residents work in agriculture, growing food and crops. This is a very important part of their economy.
• Forestry: Shangluo has lots of forests, so people also work with trees, managing the forests and using wood for various purposes.
• Chinese Herbology: This is a unique and ancient practice where people collect and use special plants for traditional medicine. Shangluo is known for its rich variety of herbs.
• Gold Mining: The city also has valuable natural resources, including gold. Mining for gold is another important activity that provides jobs and income.

How Shangluo is Organized

The map of Shangluo showing its divisions.

Like many large cities, Shangluo is divided into smaller sections to help manage everything smoothly. These sections are called "municipalities" or "counties," and each has its own local government. Shangluo is split into 7 main areas:

• Shangzhou District
• Luonan County
• Danfeng County
• Shangnan County
• Shanyang County
• Zhen'an County
• Zhashui County

These divisions help the city government make sure that services like schools, hospitals, and roads are available to everyone living in Shangluo.