Gong County, Sichuan
Gong County or Gongxian (simplified Chinese: 珙县; traditional Chinese: 珙縣; pinyin: Gǒng Xiàn) is a county located in southern Sichuan Province, China. It is under the administration of Yibin city. It is mainly known to travelers for the hanging coffins, a site which dates back nearly 3,000 years and is attributed to the Bo people, who died out around 400 years ago.
Gong County
珙县 • Langs Nkouk | |
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Gong Location in Sichuan | |
| Coordinates: 28.439°N 104.709°E | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Sichuan |
| Prefecture-level city | Yibin |
| County seat | Xunchang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,150 km2 (440 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 339,200 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (760/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Website | www |
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