Gaoling, Beijing
Gaoling Town (simplified Chinese: 高岭镇; traditional Chinese: 高嶺鎮; pinyin: Gāolǐng Zhèn) is a town located in the Miyun District of Beijing, China. Situated niorth of Miyun Reservoir, it shares border with Bakeshiying Town to its north, Gubeikou Town to its northeast, Taishitun Town to its southeast, and Bulaotun Town to its west. The population of Gaoling was 9,967 as of 2020.
Gaoling Town
高岭镇 | |
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Town | |
Shangdianzi Weather Station within the town, 2016 | |
Location of Gaoling Town in Miyun District | |
Gaoling Town Gaoling Town | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′01″N 117°06′26″E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Miyun |
| Village-level Divisions | 2 communities 21 villages |
| Area | |
| • Total | 119.8 km2 (46.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,967 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 101507 |
| Area code | 010 |
The name Gaoling can be translated as "Tall Mountain", and is referring to Gaoling Village, where the town's government is located in.
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