Founded in 1898 - 1899 as a railway depot on the Silk Road , Gallaorol became a town in March 1972 .
Today it spans an area of 34.3 km with a population of 28,519 .
Founded in 1898 - 1899 as a railway depot on the Silk Road , Gallaorol became a town in March 1972 and today it spans an area of 34.3 km with a population of 28,519 .