Jiangjin, Chongqing

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Jiangjin
江津区
Kiangtsing
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Jiangjin District (

Yuzhong District
in central Chongqing.

Administrative divisions

Jiangjin District administers 25 townships and 5 subdistricts.

Name
S
)
Hanyu Pinyin
Population (2010)[1] Area (km2)
Jijiang Subdistrict 几江街道 Jǐjiāng Jiēdào 196,787 35.2
Dingshan Subdistrict 鼎山街道 Dǐngshān Jiēdào 33.35
Degan Subdistrict 德感街道 Dégǎn Jiēdào 83,950 122.8
Shuangfu Subdistrict 双福街道 Shuāngfú Jiēdào 47,962 66
Shengquan Subdistrict 圣泉街道 Shèngquán Jiēdào not established
Youxi town 油溪镇 Yóuxī Zhèn 63,386 154.11
Wutan town 吴滩镇 Wútān Zhèn 29,206 51.3
Shimen town 石门镇 Shímén Zhèn 35,665 65.5
Zhuyang town 朱杨镇 Zhūyáng Zhèn 26,335 55
Shima town 石蟆镇 Shímá Zhèn 69,881 202
Yongxing town 永兴镇 Yǒngxìng Zhèn 32,535 162
Tanghe town 塘河镇 Tánghé Zhèn 13,813 64
Baisha town 白沙镇 Báishā Zhèn 115,761 238
Longhua town 龙华镇 Lónghuá Zhèn 27,849 84.81
Lishi town 李市镇 Lǐshì Zhèn 66,620 183
Ciyun town 慈云镇 Cíyún Zhèn 18,551 27.5
Caijia town 蔡家镇 Càijiā Zhèn 43,922 230
Zhongshan town 中山镇 Zhōngshān Zhèn 20,509 56
Jiaping town 嘉平镇 Jiāpíng Zhèn 18,883 52
Bailin town 柏林镇 Bǎilín Zhèn 38,564 91.5
Siping town 四屏镇 Sìpíng Zhèn 60
Xianfeng town 先锋镇 Xiānfēng Zhèn 48,586 50.4
Luohuang town 珞璜镇 Luòhuáng Zhèn 71,515 148.5
Jiasi town 贾嗣镇 Jiǎsì Zhèn 27,327 83.92
Xiaba town 夏坝镇 Xiàbà Zhèn 17,486 39.4
Xihu town 西湖镇 Xīhú Zhèn 38,386 143
Dushi town 杜市镇 Dùshì Zhèn 26,879 55
Guangxing town 广兴镇 Guǎngxìng Zhèn 11,222 40
Simianshan town 四面山镇 Sìmiànshān Zhèn 4,889 255.2
Zhiping
town
支坪镇 Zhīpíng Zhèn 36,680 81

History

Jiangjin enjoys a history of more than 1500 years. Established in 487 C. E., Jiangzhou County was renamed Jiangyang County in 557 C. E. and renamed Jiangyang County in 583 C. E. In 1983, Jiangjin County placed under the administration of

district
of Chongqing.

Geographical setting

Jiangjin lies within central China at 105°49′—106°38′of longitude and 28°28′—29°28′of north latitude. The landscape and topography of Jiangjin slopes from high elevations in the south and low in the north. Luohuangzhongba stands at the lowest elevation (178.5 m). The highest site, Wugongba in Simian Mountain, reaches an elevation of 1709.4 m. The average elevation of downtown Jiangjin is 209.7 m, with a flood stage designated at an elevation of 199.13 m.

Climate and weather

The subtropical monsoon climate features an annual average temperature of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F), a monthly average temperature of 8.0 °C (46.4 °F) in January and 28.0 °C (82.4 °F) in July, with total annual radiation of 1273.6 hrs, total annual rainfall of 1,000.9 mm (39.41 in), a frost-free period of 341 days and annual average relative humidity of 81%.

Climate data for Jiangjin (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 19.0
(66.2)
24.5
(76.1)
34.7
(94.5)
36.0
(96.8)
39.4
(102.9)
38.3
(100.9)
41.2
(106.2)
44.3
(111.7)
42.9
(109.2)
35.8
(96.4)
29.5
(85.1)
19.9
(67.8)
44.3
(111.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 10.7
(51.3)
13.9
(57.0)
18.9
(66.0)
24.2
(75.6)
27.5
(81.5)
29.7
(85.5)
33.8
(92.8)
34.1
(93.4)
28.8
(83.8)
22.2
(72.0)
17.5
(63.5)
11.9
(53.4)
22.8
(73.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 8.2
(46.8)
10.5
(50.9)
14.6
(58.3)
19.3
(66.7)
22.6
(72.7)
25.1
(77.2)
28.5
(83.3)
28.5
(83.3)
24.1
(75.4)
18.8
(65.8)
14.4
(57.9)
9.5
(49.1)
18.7
(65.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.4
(43.5)
8.3
(46.9)
11.7
(53.1)
15.9
(60.6)
19.2
(66.6)
22.0
(71.6)
24.7
(76.5)
24.5
(76.1)
21.1
(70.0)
16.7
(62.1)
12.4
(54.3)
7.9
(46.2)
15.9
(60.6)
Record low °C (°F) −0.2
(31.6)
1.1
(34.0)
0.3
(32.5)
7.0
(44.6)
10.3
(50.5)
15.5
(59.9)
18.3
(64.9)
18.6
(65.5)
15.0
(59.0)
7.1
(44.8)
3.6
(38.5)
−0.9
(30.4)
−0.9
(30.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 17.8
(0.70)
18.8
(0.74)
45.2
(1.78)
95.4
(3.76)
129.4
(5.09)
175.0
(6.89)
154.6
(6.09)
127.9
(5.04)
105.3
(4.15)
83.8
(3.30)
45.8
(1.80)
23.0
(0.91)
1,022
(40.25)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 10.4 9.3 11.9 14.2 16.4 16.5 11.5 11.0 13.3 16.5 12.1 11.3 154.4
Average snowy days 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 0.4
Average
relative humidity
(%)
82 78 75 76 77 82 75 72 79 85 84 84 79
Mean monthly sunshine hours 23.7 39.9 81.5 112.8 118.2 108.8 189.7 189.8 112.5 55.3 43.6 23.5 1,099.3
Percent possible sunshine 7 13 22 29 28 26 45 47 31 16 14 7 24
Source: China Meteorological Administration[2][3]
A view of Zhongshan Ancient Town, Jiangjin District, Chongqing

Transportation

At present, six national-level highways provide transportation corridors to Jiangjin. For example, both the Chengdu-Chongqing and Yuqin freeways serve to ease traffic problems in Jiangjin. The Luohuang Yangtse River Railway Bridge and Jiangjin Yangtze River Bridge provide convenient access to Jiangjin. The Yangtze River pass through Jiangjin, creating a 305 km (190 mi) long waterway when including tributary waterways in the District; Jiangjin has five nationally recognized deep-watered ports along its rivers. Jiangjin District is well connected to the Chongqing city center via three major highway. Just 50 mins drive from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Jiangjin.

Chongqing Rail Transit

Jiangjin District is served by Jiangtiao line of Chongqing Rail Transit.

Economy

Jiangjin, as one of several citrus producing areas in China, has a long history of citrus cultivation. The 'Jincheng' orange originated here. Major agricultural products include rice, wheat, soybean, sweet potato, pepper corn, vegetables and fruits. Animal husbandry includes pig farms and fisheries.

In 2006, the total annual

CNY
10,458 in Jangjin. It posted the 7th highest GDP in 2016. Zhiping country is the key focus of high end development in 2017. Large Chinese residential developers were turned away without an exciting development proposal despite offering high RMB2m per acre. Third Communist Liberation Army will be relocated to Zhiping with a massive 1500 acres of land, providing medical services, military training and housing facilities for high-ranking military officers and families.

Tourism

The waterfall in Simian Mountain, Jiangjin District, Chongqing.

One of the tourist attractions in Jiangjin District, Simian Mountain, is known for its natural environment, forests, lakes, rivers and waterfalls. It is located approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the Chongqing downtown area. Another tourist attraction is the

Song Dynasty
. A more recent tourist attraction is Aiqing Tianti, a mountain path with 6,000 steps built by Liu Guogang for his wife Xu Zhaoqing. The path is seen as a symbol of dedication and love between Liu and Xu and tourists visit the path to their secluded home.[citation needed]

Special Local Products

Jiangjin is known for its production of Laobaigan, a strong limpid liquor usually with an alcohol level of near or above 60 proof. Mihuatang, sweet and crisp dessert produced in Jiangjin, is mainly made of puffed rice and sesame.

Sister city

See also

Notes

  1. ISBN 978-7-5037-6660-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link
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  2. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  3. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 28 April 2023.

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