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==Geography== |
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Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County is located in the western Hunan province and southern Huaihua city. The county has a combined area of {{convert|2211.8495|km2|adj=on}}. The county shares a border with the counties of [[Jinping County, Guizhou|Jinpin]], [[Liping County|Liping]] and [[Tianzhu County, Guizhou|Tianzhu]] to the west, [[Suining County, Hunan|Suining County]] to the east, [[Huitong County]] to the north, and [[Tongdao Dong Autonomous County]] to the south. The eastern and western sides of the county are mountainous areas, with [[ |
Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County is located in the western Hunan province and southern Huaihua city. The county has a combined area of {{convert|2211.8495|km2|adj=on}}. The county shares a border with the counties of [[Jinping County, Guizhou|Jinpin]], [[Liping County|Liping]] and [[Tianzhu County, Guizhou|Tianzhu]] to the west, [[Suining County, Hunan|Suining County]] to the east, [[Huitong County]] to the north, and [[Tongdao Dong Autonomous County]] to the south. The eastern and western sides of the county are mountainous areas, with [[Depression (geology)|basins]] in the middle and [[hill]]s in the north.{{sfnb|Pan Rongjian|2009|p=1}} |
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Jingzhou County
靖州县 | |
|---|---|
| 靖州苗族侗族自治县 Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County | |
  Jingzhou Location in Hunan | |
| Coordinates: 26°34′26″N 109°41′42″E / 26.574°N 109.695°E[1] | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hunan |
| Prefecture-level city | Huaihua |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,210.56 km2 (853.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 245,116 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 4184XX |
Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County (simplified Chinese: 靖州苗族侗族自治县; traditional Chinese: 靖州苗族侗族自治縣; pinyin: Jìngzhōu Miáozú Dòngzú Zìzhìxiàn; usually referred to as Jingzhou County, commonly abbreviated as Jingzhou, simplified Chinese: 靖州县; traditional Chinese: 靖州縣; pinyin: Jìngzhōu Xiàn) is an autonomous county of Miao and Dong peoples in Hunan Province, China, the county is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Huaihua. It was known as "Jing County" (靖县; 靖縣; Jìng Xiàn), renamed to the present name on February 19, 1987.[4]
Jingzhou is located on the southwestern margin of Hunan Province, adjacent to Guizhou Province. It borders Jinpin, Liping and Tianzhu Counties of Guizhou to the west, Tongdao County to the south, Suining County to the east, Huitong County to the north. The county covers 2,210 km2 (850 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 271,403 and a resident population of 253,000.[5] The county has 6 towns and 5 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is the town of Quyang (渠阳镇).[6]
Administrative division
As of October 2015, Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County has 5 townships and 6 towns under its jurisdiction. The county seat is the town of Quyang.
| Name | Chinese character | Population (2015) | Area (km2) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoshang | 坳上镇 | 10,870 | 169.8 | |
| Dabaozi | 大堡子镇 | 21,000 | 176.44 | |
| Gantang | 甘棠镇 | 24,000 | 134.6 | |
| Pingcha | 平茶镇 | 11,000 | 160 | |
| Quyang | 渠阳镇 | 118,100 | 687.9 | |
| Xinchang | 新厂镇 | 24,500 | 188.38 | |
| Outuan Township | 藕团乡 | 9,000 | 150 | |
| Sanqiao Township | 三锹乡 | 5,000 | 174.23 | |
| Taiyangping Township | 太阳坪乡 | 12,235 | 88.78 | |
| Wenxi Township | 文溪乡 | 8,000 | 119 | |
| Zhaiya Township | 寨牙乡 | 7,756 | 136.4 |
Geography
Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County is located in the western Hunan province and southern Huaihua city. The county has a combined area of 2,211.8495-square-kilometre (853.9999 sq mi). The county shares a border with the counties of Jinpin, Liping and Tianzhu to the west, Suining County to the east, Huitong County to the north, and Tongdao Dong Autonomous County to the south. The eastern and western sides of the county are mountainous areas, with basins in the middle and hills in the north.[7]
Climate
Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County is in the subtropical monsoon climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F), total annual rainfall of 1,371.3-millimetre (53.99 in), a frost-free period of 290 days and annual average sunshine hours in 1336 hours.[8]
Rivers
There are 101 rivers and streams in the county.[9] The Qushui River (渠水) is the largest river in the county and it has 42 tributaries.[8]
Lakes and reservoirs
There are 50 reservoirs and lakes in Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County.[10]
Mountains
There are more than 9 mountains over 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level in this county. Mount Qingdian (青靛山) is the highest point in the county, which, at 1,178 metres (3,865 ft) above sea level. The lowest point is Lack Xian (咸池), which stands 278 metres (912 ft) above sea level.[8]
Demographics
The population of Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County, according to the 2017 census, is 275,128, of which 70,550 were urban population, 20,4578 were rural population.[11]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 85,243 | — |
| 1953 | 93,280 | +9.4% |
| 1964 | 122,456 | +31.3% |
| 1988 | 218,286 | +78.3% |
| 1990 | 231,942 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 255,132 | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 261,700 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 260,358 | −0.5% |
| 2017 | 275,128 | +5.7% |
| Source: [12] | ||
According to the 2006 Census, the ethnic makeup of Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County included: 67,693 Dong people (26%), 122,368 Miao people (47%), 489 Hui people (0.19%), 315 Tujia people (0.12%), and 116 Yao people (0.04%).[13]
Language
Mandarin is the official language. The local people speak Kam language, Hmongic languages, and Dungan language.
Religion
The Dong and Miao people believe in animism and worship ancestors. Buddhism is the earliest foreign religion introduced in the county. Islam spread as Hui people moved into the area.[14]
Education
By the end of 2017, Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County had 1 county vocational secondary school, 15 high schools and middle schools, and 15 primary schools.[11]
Transportation
Highway
The G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway is a north-south highway passing through the county's downtown, commercial, and industrial districts in the eastern part of the county.[15]
The National Highway G209, also popularly known as G209, is a north-south highway passing through commercial and residential districts center of the county limits.[15]
The Provincial Highway S222, more commonly known as "S222", passes through the county leading northeastwards to Huitong County and southwest twards to Liping County.[15]
The Provincial Highway S221, commonly abbreviated as "S221", runs south-east through Quyang Town and Zhaiya Township.[15]
Rail
The Jiaozuo–Liuzhou railway runs north-south through the county's downtown, commercial, and industrial districts.[15]
Tourism
The famous natural landscapes of Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County are: Mount Fei, National Forest Park of Mount Paiya (排牙山国家森林公园), and Mount Jiulong (九龙山; 'Nine Dragons Mountain'). Major Buddhist temples in the county include Yanshou Temple (延寿寺), Fangguang Temple (方广寺), Wufeng Temple (五峰寺), Qingyun Temple (青云寺), and Guixiang Temple (桂香寺). Major Taoist temples in the county include Temple of Wu (武庙) and Feishan Temple (飞山庙). There are famous academies in the county include Zuoxin Academy (作新书院), Heshan Academy (鹤山书院) and Ziyang Academy (紫阳书院).[16][17]
References
- ^ Google (2014-07-02). "Jingzhou" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
- ^ Huaihua City Land Use Plan (2006–20)/《怀化市土地利用总体规划（2006-2020年）》.Template:Zh icon Accessed 8 July 2014.
- ^ "怀化市2010年第六次全国人口普查主要数据公报" (in Chinese). Huaihua Statistical Bureau/怀化市统计局. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 靖州历史沿革 [History of Jingzhou County]. jzszw.com.
- ^ 2015年靖州县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 [Statistical Communiqué of Jingzhou County on the 2015 National Economic and Social Development]. Jingzhou County People's Government. or ahmhxc.com
- ^ 《湖南省民政厅关于同意靖州县乡镇区划调整方案的批复》(湘民行发〔2015〕80号 [Divisions of Jingzhou County in 2015, according to the result on adjustment of township-level administrative divisions of Jingzhou County on 25 November 2015]. rednet.cn Hunan., also see 《湖南省乡镇区划调整改革109个县市区批复方案》. people.com Hunan. or xinhuanet.com
- ^ Pan Rongjian (2009), p. 1.
- ^ a b c Pan Rongjian (2009), p. 2.
- ^ Pan Rongjian (2009), p. 6.
- ^ 靖州苗族侗族自治县防汛抗旱指挥部 关于下达2017年水利水电工程度汛方案的通知. jzx.gov.cn (in Chinese). 2017-06-02.
- ^ a b 2017年靖州县国民经济和社会发展统计公报. huaihua.gov.cn (in Chinese). 2018-04-03.
- ^ Pan Rongjian (2009), p. 7–8.
- ^ Pan Rongjian (2009), p. 11.
- ^ Pan Rongjian (2009), p. 25–26.
- ^ a b c d e Zhang Hong, ed. (2018). "Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County" 《靖州苗族侗族自治县》. 《中国分省系列地图册：湖南》 [Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan] (in Chinese). Xicheng District, Beijing: SinoMaps Press. pp. 166–167. ISBN 978-7-5031-8949-4.
- ^ Pan Rongjian (2009), p. 26–30.
- ^ Pan Rongjian (2009), p. 184.
Bibliography
- Pan Rongjian, ed. (2009). 《靖州苗族侗族自治县概况》 [General Situation of Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-08631-3.
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