Linqing
Linqing
临清市 Lintsing, Lin-ch'ing | ||
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Postal code 252600 |
Linqing (simplified Chinese: 临清; traditional Chinese: 臨清; pinyin: Línqīng) is a county-level city under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Liaocheng in western Shandong Province, China.
Geography and climate
It is located north-northwest of Liaocheng. The city is situated at the confluence of the
Climate data for Linqing (2010–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 16.4 (61.5) |
23.4 (74.1) |
28.4 (83.1) |
33.5 (92.3) |
38.0 (100.4) |
41.5 (106.7) |
40.7 (105.3) |
36.6 (97.9) |
37.5 (99.5) |
33.2 (91.8) |
27.2 (81.0) |
19.8 (67.6) |
41.5 (106.7) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3.8 (38.8) |
7.3 (45.1) |
15.3 (59.5) |
20.7 (69.3) |
26.9 (80.4) |
31.9 (89.4) |
32.1 (89.8) |
30.3 (86.5) |
26.8 (80.2) |
21.0 (69.8) |
12.8 (55.0) |
5.6 (42.1) |
19.5 (67.2) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.0 (28.4) |
1.2 (34.2) |
8.6 (47.5) |
14.4 (57.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
25.5 (77.9) |
27.0 (80.6) |
25.3 (77.5) |
20.5 (68.9) |
14.2 (57.6) |
6.7 (44.1) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
13.5 (56.3) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −6.2 (20.8) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
3.0 (37.4) |
8.7 (47.7) |
14.9 (58.8) |
19.9 (67.8) |
23.0 (73.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
16.0 (60.8) |
9.1 (48.4) |
2.1 (35.8) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
8.7 (47.7) |
Record low °C (°F) | −20.6 (−5.1) |
−15.7 (3.7) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
4.6 (40.3) |
10.6 (51.1) |
16.4 (61.5) |
12.6 (54.7) |
5.3 (41.5) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
−17.4 (0.7) |
−17.6 (0.3) |
−20.6 (−5.1) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 3.0 (0.12) |
9.6 (0.38) |
9.2 (0.36) |
31.0 (1.22) |
45.9 (1.81) |
70.3 (2.77) |
138.3 (5.44) |
129.8 (5.11) |
49.1 (1.93) |
31.4 (1.24) |
16.6 (0.65) |
4.1 (0.16) |
538.3 (21.19) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 1.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 8.0 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 64.8 |
Average snowy days | 2.8 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 9.5 |
Average relative humidity (%)
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61 | 57 | 54 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 77 | 81 | 75 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 66 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 148.2 | 155.7 | 210.8 | 233.0 | 262.9 | 235.3 | 205.2 | 202.5 | 192.6 | 184.2 | 156.1 | 147.5 | 2,334 |
Percent possible sunshine | 48 | 51 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 54 | 46 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 53 |
Source: China Meteorological Administration[2][3] |
History and economy
Linqing has played an important role in the history of China. In
Aside from the Grand Canal, sights include a distinctive promontory, a stupa (Chinese: 舍利塔; pinyin: Shèlì Tǎ), a Ming-dynasty Hui mosques (Linqing Northern Mosque, 临清清真北寺; Línqīng Qīngzhēn Běisì, Linqing Eastern Mosque, Chinese: 临清清真东寺; pinyin: Línqīng Qīngzhēn Dōngsì), and ruins of the old customs house (钞关; Chāo Guān), Linqing City Museum (in a historical building ensemble known as the 鳌头矶; Áo Tóu Jī). In particular, the Sheli Pagoda near the Grand Canal is a well-known local landmark.
Administrative divisions
As 2012, this city is divided to four subdistricts, eight towns and three townships.[4]
- Subdistricts
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- Towns
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- Townships
- Jinhaozhuang Township (金郝庄乡)
- Daiwan Township (戴湾乡)
- Shangdian Township (尚店乡)
Population
Demographics
The city proper has about 143,000 residents (January 2000), whereas Linqing as a whole had 709,328 inhabitants in 1999.[5]
Ecclesiastical history
Once visited by the missionary and sinologist
It was promoted to Apostolic prefecture of Linqing / Lintsing / Lintsingen(sis) (Latin) (pre-diocesan jurisdiction, not entitled to a titular bishop) on 5 April 1931.
It remains exempt, i.e. directly dependent on the Holy See and its missionary
Ordinaries
(all Latin Rite) [6]
- Ecclesiastical Superior(s)
none available
- Apostolic Prefects
(Chinese secular priests)
- Father Gaspar Hu Xiu-shen (胡修身) (1931.03.30 – retired 1940), died 1945
- Fr. Joseph Li Chao-gui (李朝貴) (1940.11.22 – death 1948)
- Fr. Paul Li Ben-liang (李本良) (1949.11.18 – death 1981)
Notable natives
- Ming dynasty poet Xie Zhen
- National Revolution Army general Zhang Zizhong
- Indologist, linguist, paleographer, historian and writer Ji Xianlin
See also
References
- ^ a b 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
- ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ 聊城市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ (in English) National Population Statistics Materials by County and City - 1999 Period, in China County & City Population 1999, Harvard China Historical GIS
- ^ a b http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/lint0.htm GCatholic