Yu County, Hebei
Yu County
蔚县 | ||
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Postal code 075700 | ||
| Area code | 0313 | |
| Website | www | |
| Yu County, Hebei | |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Yùxiàn |
| Wade–Giles | Yü Hsien |
| Former names | ||
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Hanyu Pinyin Dàixiàn | | |
| Wade–Giles | Tai Hsien Tai-hsien | |
Yu County, also known by its
county under the jurisdiction of the prefecture-level city of Zhangjiakou in northwestern Hebei province, China. Yuzhou
(蔚州镇) is the county seat.
History
The area was home to the capital of the
The city was a former garrison town during the Ming dynasty, serving as part of the defense system protecting the capital Beijing from Mongol invasion.
Administrative Divisions[3]
Towns:
- Yuzhou (蔚州镇), Daiwangcheng (代王城镇), Xiheying (西合营镇), Jijiazhuang (吉家庄镇), Baile (白乐镇), Nuanquan (暖泉镇), Nanliuzhuang (南留庄镇), Beishuiquan (北水泉镇), Taohua (桃花镇), Yangjuan (阳眷镇), Songjiazhuang (宋家庄镇)
Townships:
- Xiagongcun Township (下宫村乡), Nanyangzhuang Township (南杨庄乡), Baishu Township (柏树乡), Changning Township (常宁乡), Yongquanzhuang Township (涌泉庄乡), Yangzhuangke Township (杨庄窠乡), Nanlingzhuang Township (南岭庄乡), Chenjiawa Township (陈家洼乡), Huangmei Township (黄梅乡), Baicaocunc Township (白草村乡), Caogoubu Township (草沟堡乡)
Climate
| Climate data for Yuxian (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 9.3 (48.7) |
20.2 (68.4) |
26.8 (80.2) |
35.8 (96.4) |
36.9 (98.4) |
39.3 (102.7) |
39.6 (103.3) |
36.0 (96.8) |
35.6 (96.1) |
29.2 (84.6) |
23.2 (73.8) |
14.7 (58.5) |
39.6 (103.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −2.4 (27.7) |
2.9 (37.2) |
10.2 (50.4) |
18.2 (64.8) |
24.4 (75.9) |
28.3 (82.9) |
29.5 (85.1) |
27.9 (82.2) |
23.3 (73.9) |
16.3 (61.3) |
7.0 (44.6) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
15.4 (59.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −9.9 (14.2) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
2.7 (36.9) |
10.7 (51.3) |
17.4 (63.3) |
21.6 (70.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
21.6 (70.9) |
16.2 (61.2) |
8.9 (48.0) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
8.3 (47.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −15.7 (3.7) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
3.6 (38.5) |
10.3 (50.5) |
15.5 (59.9) |
18.2 (64.8) |
16.4 (61.5) |
10.3 (50.5) |
2.9 (37.2) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−12.8 (9.0) |
2.4 (36.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −29.5 (−21.1) |
−28.3 (−18.9) |
−24.7 (−12.5) |
−11.1 (12.0) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
3.7 (38.7) |
7.8 (46.0) |
5.0 (41.0) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
−11.3 (11.7) |
−27.2 (−17.0) |
−30.1 (−22.2) |
−30.1 (−22.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 1.8 (0.07) |
4.1 (0.16) |
8.3 (0.33) |
21.4 (0.84) |
36.6 (1.44) |
56.6 (2.23) |
105.6 (4.16) |
75.8 (2.98) |
53.4 (2.10) |
25.7 (1.01) |
9.7 (0.38) |
1.9 (0.07) |
400.9 (15.77) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 5.5 | 7.6 | 12.1 | 13.3 | 11.3 | 9.0 | 6.4 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 79.2 |
| Average snowy days | 4.0 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 22.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%)
|
54 | 46 | 41 | 40 | 42 | 52 | 65 | 67 | 64 | 58 | 57 | 54 | 53 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 200.7 | 204.7 | 247.5 | 261.4 | 286.3 | 261.5 | 259.0 | 258.0 | 235.7 | 228.9 | 200.6 | 190.6 | 2,834.9 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 59 | 58 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 66 | 64 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administration[4][5] | |||||||||||||
Landmarks
Though seldom visited by tourists, the Old City (the earthen rampart walls of which remain in some spots) is home to numerous temples, including the well-preserved Caisheng Temple in honor of the Chinese money god. The restored city tower stands at the center of the old city.
Transportation
The county is accessible via bus from Beijing's Liuliqiao Bus Station.
See also
References
Citations
- ^ Xiong (2009), s.v. "Dai".
- ^ a b c d Xiong (2009), s.v. "Daijun".
- ^ 张家口市-行政区划网
- ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
Bibliography
- Xiong, Victor Cunrui (2009), Historical Dictionary of Medieval China, Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras, No. 19, ISBN 9780810860537.
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