Huitong County
Huitong County
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Coordinates: 26°52′12″N 109°43′12″E / 26.870°N 109.720°E[1] | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Province | Hunan |
Prefecture-level city | Huaihua |
Seat | Lincheng |
Area | |
• Total | 2,244.46 km2 (866.59 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 318,686 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Postal code | 4183XX |
Huitong County (simplified Chinese:
Huitong County covers 2,258.76 km2 (872.11 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 365,800 and a resident population of 330,500.[4] Huitong County has eight towns and 10 townships under its jurisdiction, the government seat is Lincheng (
History[edit]
The earliest evidence of human settlement in the territory of Huitong County dates back to the Neolithic Age.[6]
During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070 BC–256 BC), it was a part of Jingzhou (荆州).[6]
During the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period (770 BC–221 BC), it was under the jurisdiction of Chu State (1115 BC–223 BC).[6]
After conquering all the states, Emperor Qin Shi Huang implemented the system of prefectures and counties in 221 BC. Huitong County belonged to Qianzhongjun (黔中
In the Western Han dynasty (206 BC–8 AD), Huitong County was under the jurisdiction of Wulingjun (
In the Three Kingdoms period (220–280), Huitong County was under the rule of Wu State (222–280).[6]
In the Southern dynasties (420–589), it came under the jurisdiction of Tancheng County (镡城县) of Wuyang County (
In 581, Emperor Wen of Sui established the Sui Empire, it was under the jurisdiction of Longbiao County of Yuanlingjun (沅陵
In 634, in the 8th year of Zhenguan period of the Tang dynasty (618–907), Langxi County (
In 1102, Sanjiang County (
In 1914, Jingzhou was revoked and it came under the jurisdiction of Chenyuandao (
On 4 October 1949, the People's Liberation Army took control of the county and renamed Huitong Special District (
Administrative division[edit]
As of 2023, Huitong County has 6 ethnic townships, 4 townships and 8 towns under its jurisdiction. The county seat is the town of Lincheng.
Name | Chinese character | Population (2019) | Area (km2) | Notes[7] |
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Buzi | 堡子镇 | 18,116 | 68.94 | |
Guangping | 广坪镇 | 22,594 | 134.03 | |
Jinzhu | 20,450 | 201.52 | ||
Lincheng | 83,058 | 297.89 | ||
Ma'an | 马鞍镇 | 13,404 | 120.71 | |
Pingcun | 23,090 | 76.68 | ||
Ruoshui | 21,350 | 200.52 | ||
Tuanhe | 团河镇 | 13,929 | 132.24 | |
Diling Township | 10,174 | 87.1 | ||
Gaoyi Township | 9,220 | 99 | ||
Lianshan Township | 连山乡 | 15,528 | 68.09 | |
Shaxi Township | 15,419 | 130.15 | ||
Baotian Dong and Miao Ethnic Township | 10,008 | 64.56 | ||
Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township | 33,689 | 243.88 | ||
Mobin Dong and Miao Ethnic Township | 13,786 | 77.82 | ||
Paotuan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township | 炮团侗族 |
13,185 | 79.35 | |
Puwen Dong and Miao Ethnic Township | 10,077 | 56.58 | ||
Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township | 23,708 | 118.13 |
Geography[edit]
Located on the west central margin of the province, Huitong County lies to the east of the border of Guizhou. It is bordered to the north by Zhijiang County and Hongjiang City, to the east and southeast by Suining County, to the south by Jingzhou County, to the west by Tianzhu County of Guizhou.
Rivers[edit]
There are 725 rivers and streams in the county.[8] The Qushui River (
Mountains[edit]
The highest point in the county is Xuefengjie Mountain (
Climate[edit]
Huitong County is in the central subtropical monsoon humid climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 16 °C (61 °F), total annual rainfall of 1,289.4-millimetre (50.76 in), a frost-free period of 303 days and annual average sunshine hours in 1405.7 hours.[10]
Climate data for Huitong (1991–2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 9.1 (48.4) |
12.1 (53.8) |
16.3 (61.3) |
22.9 (73.2) |
27.0 (80.6) |
29.8 (85.6) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.6 (90.7) |
29.1 (84.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
17.9 (64.2) |
11.9 (53.4) |
22.0 (71.7) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 5.5 (41.9) |
8.0 (46.4) |
11.8 (53.2) |
17.6 (63.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
25.2 (77.4) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.0 (80.6) |
23.4 (74.1) |
18.1 (64.6) |
12.8 (55.0) |
7.5 (45.5) |
17.2 (63.0) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.3 (37.9) |
5.3 (41.5) |
8.9 (48.0) |
14.1 (57.4) |
18.2 (64.8) |
22.1 (71.8) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.3 (73.9) |
19.8 (67.6) |
14.9 (58.8) |
9.7 (49.5) |
4.8 (40.6) |
14.0 (57.3) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 58.3 (2.30) |
64.5 (2.54) |
100.5 (3.96) |
146.1 (5.75) |
202.6 (7.98) |
225.1 (8.86) |
166.0 (6.54) |
122.0 (4.80) |
73.6 (2.90) |
81.6 (3.21) |
62.5 (2.46) |
46.6 (1.83) |
1,349.4 (53.13) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 15.0 | 14.3 | 18.0 | 17.1 | 16.9 | 15.0 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 9.4 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 161 |
Average snowy days | 3.8 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 7.7 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 80 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 79 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 38.9 | 49.3 | 64.2 | 96.9 | 119.5 | 121.9 | 206.9 | 197.8 | 144.5 | 101.2 | 86.7 | 66.4 | 1,294.2 |
Percent possible sunshine | 12 | 15 | 17 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 49 | 49 | 40 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 29 |
Source: China Meteorological Administration[11][12] |
Demographics[edit]
As of 2021, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the county's population now to be 365,200, including 193,000 males and 172,200 females, with a sex ratio of 112:100. The birth population is 2,501, with a birth rate of 6.5‰, a death rate of 2,186, a mortality rate of 5.7‰, and a natural population growth rate of 0.8‰.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1368 | 11,383 | — |
1818 | 100,048 | +778.9% |
1876 | 109,987 | +9.9% |
1921 | 133,624 | +21.5% |
1941 | 187,973 | +40.7% |
1948 | 180,205 | −4.1% |
1953 | 167,150 | −7.2% |
1964 | 191,796 | +14.7% |
1978 | 278,762 | +45.3% |
1982 | 294,135 | +5.5% |
1990 | 321,898 | +9.4% |
2005 | 348,055 | +8.1% |
2021 | 365,200 | +4.9% |
Source: [13] |
Language[edit]
Mandarin is the official language. The local people speak Kam language and Hmongic languages.
Religion[edit]
The Dong and Miao people believe in animism and worship ancestors. Buddhism and Taoism are the two major religions in Huitong County.
Transportation[edit]
Highway[edit]
The G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway, also popularly known as Baomao Expressway, is a north-south highway passing through the east of the county limits.
The China National Highway 209 runs north to south through the west of the county.
The Provincial Highway S342 is a north-south highway passing through the county's downtown, commercial, and industrial districts.
Railway[edit]
The Jiaozuo–Liuzhou railway runs north-south through the downtown county and the Huitong Railway Station serves the county.
References[edit]
- ^ Google (2014-07-02). "Huitong" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
- ^ Huaihua City Land Use Plan (2006–20)/《怀化
市 土地 利用 总体规划(2006-2020年 )》.(in Chinese) Accessed 8 July 2014. - ^ "怀化
市 2010年 第 六次全国人口普查主要数据公报" (in Chinese). Huaihua Statistical Bureau/怀化市 统计局 . Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014. - ^ the population of Huitong County in 2015, according to the Statistical Communiqué of Huitong County on the 2015 National Economic and Social Development – (2015
年 会同 县国民 经济和 社会 发展统计公 报): huaihua.gov.cn or huitong.gov.cn - ^ the divisions of Huitong County in 2015, according to the result on adjustment of township-level administrative divisions of Huitong County on November 19, 2015 - 《
湖南 省 民政 厅关于同意 会同 县乡镇区划调整 方案 的 批复》(湘民行 发〔2015〕51号 ): rednet.cn Archived 2017-02-02 at the Wayback Machine; also see 《湖南 省 乡镇区 划调整 改革 109个县市区 批复方案 》: people.com or xinhuanet.com - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 32–33.
- ^ Li Liguo, Yu Changming & Duan Linyi 2015, pp. 2826–2850.
- ^ a b Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 3–4.
- ^ a b Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 2–3.
- ^ Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 4–6.
- ^
中国 气象数 据 网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 23 September 2023. - ^
中国 气象数 据 网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 23 September 2023. - ^ Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 8–10.
Bibliography[edit]
- Li Liguo; Yu Changming; Duan Linyi, eds. (2015).
中 华人民 共和 国政 区 大典 湖南 省 卷 [Volume of Hunan of the Encyclopedia of the People's Republic of China] (in Chinese). Beijing: China Social Publishing House. ISBN 9787508748160. - Wu Xianqing, ed. (2012).
会同 县概况 [General Situation of Huitong County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-12473-2.
External links[edit]
- www.xzqh.org (in Chinese)