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Xichang
Xichang (China)
Coordinates: 27°53′40″N102°15′52″E / 27.89444°N 102.26444°E / 27.89444; 102.26444
Country China
Province Sichuan
Prefecture Liangshan
Municipal seat Beicheng Subdistrict
Area
  Total2,655 km2 (1,025 sq mi)
Elevation
1,542 m (5,059 ft)
Population
 (2020) [1]
  Total955,041
  Density360/km2 (930/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
615000
Area code 0834
Website www.xichang.gov.cn

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