Wuzhou
Wuzhou
梧州市 • Vuzcouh Si Wuchow | |
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![]() Chinese Verandas Town in 2018 | |
![]() Location of Wuzhou City jurisdiction in Guangxi | |
![]() ![]() Wuzhou Location in China | |
Coordinates (Wuzhou municipal government): 23°28′36″N 111°16′44″E / 23.4767°N 111.2790°ECoordinates: 23°28′36″N 111°16′44″E / 23.4767°N 111.2790°E | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Region | Guangxi |
Municipal seat | Changzhou District |
Government | |
• Communist Party Boss | |
• Mayor | |
Area | |
• Prefecture-level city | 12,588 km2 (4,860 sq mi) |
• Urban | 1,792 km2 (692 sq mi) |
• Metro | 1,792 km2 (692 sq mi) |
Population (2018 Estimation) | |
• Prefecture-level city | 3,061,100 |
• Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
• Urban | 827,800 |
• Urban density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
• Metro | 827,800 |
• Metro density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Postal code | 543000 (Wanxiu District) |
Area code(s) | 0774 |
ISO 3166 code | CN-GX-04 |
Licence plate prefixes | 桂D |
Website | wuzhou |
Wuzhou (Chinese: 梧州; pinyin: Wúzhōu; Jyutping: Ng⁴zau¹, postal: Wuchow; Zhuang: Ngouzcouh / Ŋouƨcouƅ), formerly Ngchow, is a prefecture-level city in the east of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
Geography and climate[]
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Wuzhou is located in eastern Guangxi bordering Guangdong province. It is at the confluence of the Gui River and the Xun River where they form the Xi River; 85% of all water in Guangxi flows through Wuzhou. The total area of Wuzhou is 12,588 km2 (4,860 sq mi).
The Tropic of Cancer bisects the city. Despite its latitude, Wuzhou has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with short, mild winters, and long, very hot and humid summers. Winter begins dry but becomes progressively wetter and cloudier. Spring is generally overcast and often rainy, while summer continues to be rainy though is the sunniest time of year. Autumn is sunny and dry. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from 12.2 °C (54.0 °F) in January to 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in July, and the annual mean is 21.24 °C (70.2 °F). The annual rainfall is just above 1,450 mm (57 in), and is delivered in bulk (~47%) from April to June, when the plum rains occur and often create the risk of flooding. With monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 17% in March to 55% in July, the city receives 1,738 hours of bright sunshine annually.
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Demographics[]
According to the 2018 Estimation, the prefecture-level city of Wuzhou has 3,061,100 inhabitants and a population density of 243.5 inhabitants per km². The population is 6.2% higher than in 2010 (the average annual population growth for the period 2010-2018 was of 0.74%). Its built-up (or metro) area was home to 827 800 inhabitants made of 3 urban districts.[3]
The dominant ethnic group in the prefecture-level city is Han Chinese but there are also Zhuang, Yao and others. Wuzhou traditionally belongs to the Cantonese cultural and linguistic region, so most people speak the Wuzhou dialect of Cantonese and Mandarin as a result of Central Government's Mandarin promotion policy.
Administration[]
Wuzhou has 3 counties, 1 county-level city and 3 districts.
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Name | Hanzi | Hanyu Pinyin | Area (km²) | Population(2010) | Density (/km²) |
Changzhou District | 长洲区 | Chángzhōu Qū | 378 | 160,000 | 423 |
Wanxiu District | 万秀区 | Wànxiù Qū | 439 | 320,000 | 728 |
Longxu District | 龙圩区 | Lóngxū Qū | 971 | 270,000 | 278 |
Cenxi City | 岑溪市 | Cénxī Shì | 2,783 | 920,000 | 330 |
Cangwu County | 苍梧县 | Cāngwú Xiàn | 2,784 | 360,000 | 129 |
Teng County | 藤县 | Téng Xiàn | 3,946 | 1,040,000 | 263 |
Mengshan County | 蒙山县 | Méngshān Xiàn | 1,279 | 220,000 | 166 |
- Dieshan District was abolished on 2013
Delicacies[]
Amongst the agricultural products produced in the region of Wuzhou, one of the most favoured snacks is Wuzhou honey date (梧州蜜枣). Guilinggao jelly is also described as a "Wuzhou delicacy".[4] Bingquan Soybean Milk is also welcomed by people and is in the list of premium choices for breakfast.
Trade[]
Wuzhou has become a hub of the synthetic gemstone trade, particularly specializing in corundum, spinel and cubic zirconia.
Transportation[]
High Speed Railway
Railway
- Luozhan Railway
Expressway
Highway
Air
References[]
- ^ 中国气象数据网 - WeatherBk Data (in Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ 中国地面国际交换站气候标准值月值数据集(1971-2000年). China Meteorological Administration. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ^ "China: Guăngxī (Prefectures, Cities, Districts and Counties) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
- ^ Wuzhou travel guide: Local delicacies
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