Region Map of Jiangchuan District in Yuxi

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Location & Boundaries

Jiangchuan District is located in central-eastern Yunnan Province, spanning longitude 102°35′–102°55′ E and latitude 24°12′–24°32′ N. It borders:

  • Southeast: Huaning County and Tonghai County
  • Southwest: Hongta District
  • Northwest: Jinning District and Chengjiang City

The district covers a maximum east-west width of 31.9 km and a north-south length of 35.7 km, with a total area of 850 km².

Topography & Landforms

Jiangchuan features a diverse landscape of lakes, basins, and low-to-medium mountains, characterized by:

  • Higher elevations on the periphery, lower in the center.
  • Western Jiuxi area slopes slightly toward Yuxi (Hongta District).
  • Mountain ranges predominantly run north-south and east-west, with fewer northeast-oriented ranges.
  • Highest point: Cuifeng Gudui Mountain (2,648 m).
  • Lowest point: Jiuxi River Mouth Village (1,690 m).
  • Urban elevation: 1,730 m.
  • Basin elevation: ~1,740 m.

Climate

Jiangchuan has a semi-arid subtropical plateau monsoon climate, with:

  • Mild summers (no extreme heat) and cool winters (no severe cold).
  • “Spring-like” weather year-round.
  • Distinct wet and dry seasons.