Chaotian 朝天区 | |
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Coordinates: 32°38′56″N 105°53′20″E / 32.649°N 105.889°E / 32.649; 105.889 | |
Country | China |
Province | Sichuan |
Prefecture-level city | Guangyuan |
District seat | Chaotian Town (朝天镇) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,618 km2 (625 sq mi) |
Elevation | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
Highest elevation | 1,998 m (6,555 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 210,000 |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Area code | 0839 |
Website | www.gyct.gov.cn |
Chaotian (Chinese: 朝天; pinyin: Cháotiān) is a northern, mostly rural, county-level district of Guangyuan, Sichuan Province, China. The district was established in 1989,[1] before, it was part of Shizhong District.[2]
The most well known touristic attractions include the Mingyue Gorge, Zengjiashan ski resort, Longmenge cave and Shuimogou scenic area.[3][4] Walnuts are cultivated widely in Chaotian.[1]
Chaotian governs over 10 towns and 2 townships.[5]