Baihe Town, Gansu
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Baihe
白河镇 | |
|---|---|
  Baihe | |
| Coordinates: 33°52′N 104°51′E / 33.867°N 104.850°E | |
| Country | China |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Meng Yucheng (孟禹成) |
| Area | |
• Total | 185.46 km2 (71.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 19,769 |
| Area code | 0939 |
Baihe is a town in the southwest of Li County, Gansu.[1][2] The townhall is located in Baihejia village. It is an agricultural trading town. It is known for rhubarb cultivation.[3]
In 1941 Baihe township was established. In 1952 Baihe, Houwan and Gutao villages were split to separate townships. In 1983 Baihe township was re-established.[4]
Baihe town administers 22 villages, the largest being Baihe, Zhulin, and Quanshui.[5]
