Chencang District

Chencang
陈仓区
Chencang in Baoji
Chencang in Baoji
Baoji in Shaanxi
Baoji in Shaanxi
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceShaanxi
Prefecture-level cityBaoji
Area
 • Total2,057 km2 (794 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total602,500
 • Density290/km2 (760/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China standard time)
Postal code
721300

Chencang District simplified Chinese: 陈仓区; traditional Chinese: 陳倉區; pinyin: Chéncāng Qū, is a district of the city of Baoji, Shaanxi province, China.

Chencang is the former name of Baoji, which was given to the district. The district makes up the outer areas of Baoji, most of the area being rural. In 2020, the Baoji High-tech Zone was established in the district.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it came under the jurisdiction of the Baoji region and was called Baoji County. In October 1971, Baoji District was abolished and Baoji prefecture level city was established, to which Baoji County belonged. In March 2003, the State Council approved the abolition of Baoji County and the establishment of Chencang District in Baoji City.[1]

Guojizibai pan, excavated in Chencang

The county seat of Guozhen has carried the same name for 3,000 years. Many archeological sites are located in Chencang. The Guoji Zibai pan was excavated in the county, it is now displayed in the National Museum of China. Chencang also has its own museum to display local archeological finds.[2]

  1. ^ "国务院批准撤销宝鸡县,设立陈仓区".
  2. ^ "陈仓区人民政府 历史文化 陈仓历史文物介绍". www.chencang.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-03-21.