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Overview of Didao District, Heilongjiang, China

Didao District is a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province, China, located in the southeastern part of Heilongjiang Province. It is located between 45°12' and 45°25' north latitude and 130°48' and 131°07' east longitude, with a total area of 515 square kilometers. Didao District has a cold-temperate continental monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons, a long, cold winter and a mild, rainy summer.

Resources and Economy

Didao District is famous for its coal resources, and is an important part of the Jixi Coal Mine, with the coal industry as the pillar industry of the regional economy. The coal industry is the mainstay of the regional economy. In agriculture, the district mainly grows crops such as corn and soybeans, and also develops animal husbandry. In recent years, it has been gradually promoting industrial transformation and developing green agriculture and eco-tourism.

Transportation and Population

Didao District is conveniently located about 20 kilometers from downtown Jixi, and is connected to the surrounding areas by National Highway 201 and Fanghu Highway. According to the latest statistics, the resident population of the district is about 80,000, mainly Han Chinese, including Manchu, Korean and other minorities.

Characteristics and Culture of Dedo Ward

Ditto District retains the folk culture characteristic of the Northeast and is rich in ice and snow activities in winter. Local specialties include northeastern stew and white meat with pickled vegetables. Surrounding the area are tourist attractions such as the Kirin Mountain and the King Kong Temple, which display unique northern scenery and humanistic landscapes.