# Geleshan

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For other uses, see [Geleshan (disambiguation)](/source/Geleshan_(disambiguation)).

**Geleshan** (simplified Chinese: 歌乐山; pinyin: *Gēlèshān*) is a [subdistrict](/source/Subdistrict_(China)) in the [Shapingba District](/source/Shapingba_District) of [Chongqing](/source/Chongqing), China. It is located 13.6 kilometres (8.5 mi) west of [Chongqing](/source/Chongqing) city centre.[1]

## Demographics

As of 2010, Geleshan has a recorded population of 41,674. The population consists of 21,045 females and 20,629 males. Children under 15 comprise 8.0%, persons 15–64 years old comprise 83%, and 65 years old or over 8.0%.[2]

## Culture

The famous spicy chicken dish [Laziji](/source/Laziji) (辣子鸡) is thought to originate from Geleshan.[3]

## Education

The [Chongqing Communications Institute](/source/Chongqing_Communication_Institute) (simplified Chinese: 中国人民解放军重庆通信学院; pinyin: *Zhōngguó rénmín jiěfàngjūn Chóngqìng tōngxìn xuéyuàn*) is a college located in the Geleshan Subdistrict.[citation needed]

Other notable institutions in Geleshan include the Chongqing Business Career Academy, Chongqing Zhengda Software Vocational college, and the Technical Institute Tianchi Campus.[4]

## Tourism

Geleshan is perhaps best known for its forest park, the [Geleshan National Forest Park](/source/Geleshan_National_Forest_Park), which is a [nationally protected area](/source/List_of_protected_areas_of_China).

## Geography

The terrain around Geleshan is hilly to the southwest, with a flat northeastern area. The highest point of the area is 647 metres (2,123 ft) above sea level, situated in the southeastern area. The neighbourhoods around Geleshan consists mainly of farmland.

### Climate

Much of Geleshan lies in the [humid subtropical climate](/source/Humid_subtropical_climate) zone ([Köppen climate classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_climate_classification) *Cfa*), featuring warm humid summers and generally mild winters with cool spells. The average rainfall is 1,114 millimetres (43.9 in).[5]

## See also

- [Geleshan National Forest Park](/source/Geleshan_National_Forest_Park)
- [Shapingba District](/source/Shapingba_District)
- [Chongqing](/source/Chongqing)
- [List of township-level divisions of Chongqing](/source/List_of_township-level_divisions_of_Chongqing)

## References

1. ["Geleshan"](http://www.geonames.org/1810234/geleshan.html). *GeoNames*. Retrieved 29 October 2016.

1. ["中国2010年人口普查分乡、镇、街道资料"](https://pan.baidu.com/share/link?uk=2922733136&shareid=2553664090&third=0&adapt=pc&fr=ftw#list/path=%2F). *Baidu*. Retrieved 29 October 2016.

1. Knyazeva, Katya. ["The search for the best la zi ji in Shanghai"](http://travel.cnn.com/shanghai/eat/chopstick-challenge-la-zi-ji-338888/). *CNN Travel*. Retrieved 29 October 2016.

1. ["The town of Geleshan"](http://www.et97.com/view/2537266.htm). *Shared Encyclopedia*. Retrieved 29 October 2016.

1. ["CLIMATE: GELESHAN"](http://en.climate-data.org/location/974904/). *Climate-Data.org*. Retrieved 29 October 2016.

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