Daishan County

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Daishan

岱山县
岱山,浙江 Daishan, Zhejiang 23-08-12 - panoramio.jpg
Daishan County is in orange here on the map.
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Daishan is located in Zhejiang
Daishan
Daishan
Location in Zhejiang
Coordinates: 30°15′37″N 122°12′14″E / 30.2603°N 122.204°E / 30.2603; 122.204Coordinates: 30°15′37″N 122°12′14″E / 30.2603°N 122.204°E / 30.2603; 122.204
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceZhejiang
Prefecture-level cityZhoushan
Area
 • Total324.13 km2 (125.15 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total212,100
 • Density650/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
316200
Area code(s)580
Websitewww.daishan.gov.cn
Daishan
Chinese岱山
PostalTaishan

About this soundDaishan  (Chinese: 岱山; pinyin: Dàishān) is a county under the jurisdiction of Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province. It covers a land area of 324.13 square kilometres (125 square miles) and has a population of 200,000. The postal code is 316200, and the county seat is located on 88 Renmin Road, Gaoting Town.

The county is located in East China Sea in northeast Zhejiang. It comprises a series of islands with Daishan Island forming the main part of the county. Daishan Island has a fishing port, and shipbuilding and ship refitting facilities. The island has several museums including salt, marine life, typhoon and lifehouse museums.

Administrative divisions[]

The county consists of six towns and one township.

Towns
  • (高亭镇)
  • (衢山镇)
  • (东沙镇)
  • (岱西镇)
  • (长涂镇)
  • (岱东镇)
Townships
  • (秀山乡)
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