Waxxari


Waxxari is a town in Ruoqiang / Qakilik County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China.

Name

'Waxxari' means 'noisy city' in Uyghur. The Mandarin Chinese pinyin-derived name Washixia is derived from the sound of the Uyghur name, an abbreviation of Washixiehai'er.

History

In 1953, Waxxari Township was established.
In 1960, Waxxari Township became Waxxari Commune.
In 1984, Waxxari Commune became Waxxari Township.
In 2012, Waxxari Township became Waxxari Town.

Geography

Waxxari is located southwest of the county seat, Ruoqiang Town. Waxxari is located on the Waxxari River.

Administrative divisions

Waxxari includes one residential community and five villages:
Residential community:
  • Waxxari
Villages:
  • Wudulewusitang, Wutamu, Xinjian, Muye, Tashisayi

Demographics

, the population of Waxxari was 43.9% Uyghur and 43.2% Han Chinese.

Transportation