Arxan ( Mongolian: "

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in the

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of northeastern

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Geography and climate

Arxan is located in the northwest of Hinggan League, with latitude ranging from 46° 39' to 47° 39' N and longitude ranging from 119° 28' to 121° 23' E; the maximal north–south extent is , while the maximal east–west width is . It spans part of the southwest of the

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. Due to the upper-mid latitude and elevation of around , the climate of Arxan is a

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(

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''Dwc''), with strong

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al influence, severely cold winters and warm, rainy summers, and low temperatures averaging below freezing for eight calendar months; the monthly 24-hour average temperature stays below freezing for six calendar months. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from in January to in July, and the annual mean is . For much of the year,

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is large and frequently in excess of . Nearly three-fourths of the annual precipitation occurs from June to September; however, precipitation is frequent year-round, with both frequency and

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peaking in summer and there being a secondary humidity peak during the winter.

Administrative divisions

Arxan is divided into 4 subdistricts and 4

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Tourism

Arxan National Forest Park is located in Arxan. The park attracts tourists drawn by its landscape of solidified lava formations, crater lakes and dense forests.

Transportation

Arxan is served by the Arxan Yi'ershi Airport.

References

External links

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Official site
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Website of administrative boundaries
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Official site
{{Authority control County-level divisions of Inner Mongolia Cities in Inner Mongolia