Huaiyang, Zhoukou
Huaiyang
淮阳区 Hwaiyang | |
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  Huaiyang Location of the seat in Henan | |
| Coordinates: 33°43′59″N 114°51′00″E / 33.73306°N 114.85000°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Henan |
| Prefecture-level city | Zhoukou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,321 km2 (510 sq mi) |
| Population (2019)[2] | |
| • Total | 976,500 |
| • Density | 740/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 466700 |
| Website | www |
Huaiyang District (Chinese: 淮阳区; pinyin: Huáiyáng qū) is a district in the prefecture-level city of Zhoukou in the east of Henan province, People's Republic of China. It is located in the southeastern part of Henan Province and the central part of Zhoukou City. The district is situated in a warm temperate monsoon climate zone with abundant rainfall and distinct four seasons. It covers a total area of approximately 1334.56 square kilometers.
Huaiyang District has a rich historical and cultural heritage. In ancient times, it was known as Wanqiu, Chen, and even Chen State. During the Qin Dynasty, it was assigned to Chen Commandery. As time passed, in the early Western Han Dynasty, due to its location north of the Huai River, Chen Commandery was reorganized into Huaiyang Commandery, which was soon upgraded to the status of Huaiyang State. With the changes of dynasties, during the Northern Zhou Dynasty, it was renamed Chenzhou, marking the beginning of Chenzhou's history. During the Song Dynasty, in the Xuanhe era, Chenzhou was elevated to Huaining Prefecture. However, during the Jin Dynasty, it was restored to Chenzhou. In the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, Chenzhou was again upgraded to Chenzhou Prefecture, with Huaining County established. At the beginning of the Republic of China, Huaining County was renamed Huaiyang County. In the early days of the People's Republic of China, the Huaiyang Commissioner's Office was established, but it was abolished in 1953. However, in December 2019, Huaiyang County was officially abolished and reorganized into Huaiyang District, becoming a new administrative division[3].
The Chinese Ma clique General Ma Biao led Hui forces to annihilate the Japanese at the Battle of Huaiyang.[4]
Administrative divisions[edit]
As 2012, this district is divided to 6 towns and 13 townships.[5]
Towns[edit]
famous tourist attractions:Taihaoling(太昊陵)、Longhu Lake（龙湖）、Huaiyang Pingliangtai City Site（淮阳平粮台城址）.
- Townships
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Culture[edit]
- Ni Ni Dog
"The Ni Ni Dog," also known as "Ling Dog," is a type of clay toy unique to Huaiyang District, Henan Province, China. According to legend, it is a divine dog tasked with guarding the tomb of Fuxi and Nuwa, revered figures in Chinese mythology, thus holding a sacred status in the local culture. This traditional art form carries ancient worship and beliefs, considered as a "living fossil" of Chinese primitive society.
The craftsmanship of making Mud Dogs involves several steps such as clay selection, pounding, shaping, drying, piercing holes, applying base colors, detailing, and finishing. Mud artisans demonstrate rich creativity and skill in shaping clay into various forms of Ni Ni Dog[6].
Due to its unique cultural value and craftsmanship, the Ni Ni Dog has been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list, representing an important aspect of traditional Chinese culture.
- Taihao Mausoleum
The Taihao Mausoleum, a majestic and solemn tomb, was constructed to commemorate Taihao Fuxi, revered as the first of the Three Sovereigns, and is situated by the Longhu Lake in Huaiyang District, Henan Province, China. Designated as one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, the Taihao Mausoleum follows the principles of Fuxi's prehistoric Bagua cosmology in its construction, spanning an area of 875 acres and acclaimed as the "Number One Mausoleum Under Heaven." Stretching 750 meters from south to north, the entire temple complex comprises three imperial cities: the Outer City, Inner City, and Forbidden City. Along the central axis from south to north are arranged the Du Shan Bridge, Wu Zhao Gate, Dao Yi Gate, Xian Tian Gate, Tai Ji Gate, Tong Tian Hall, Xian Ren Hall, Tai Shi Gate, Bagua Altar, Taihao Fuxi's Mausoleum, and the Shi Grass Garden[7].
Climate[edit]
| Climate data for Huaiyang District (1991–2020 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) | 19.1 (66.4) |
26.6 (79.9) |
28.8 (83.8) |
33.3 (91.9) |
38.5 (101.3) |
40.2 (104.4) |
40.5 (104.9) |
39.4 (102.9) |
36.8 (98.2) |
34.9 (94.8) |
28.3 (82.9) |
21.5 (70.7) |
40.5 (104.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.3 (43.3) |
10.1 (50.2) |
15.6 (60.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
27.4 (81.3) |
32.1 (89.8) |
32.6 (90.7) |
31.3 (88.3) |
27.6 (81.7) |
22.5 (72.5) |
15.0 (59.0) |
8.4 (47.1) |
20.9 (69.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.4 (34.5) |
4.7 (40.5) |
9.9 (49.8) |
16.1 (61.0) |
21.6 (70.9) |
26.3 (79.3) |
27.9 (82.2) |
26.6 (79.9) |
22.1 (71.8) |
16.6 (61.9) |
9.5 (49.1) |
3.4 (38.1) |
15.5 (59.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2.1 (28.2) |
0.7 (33.3) |
5.5 (41.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
16.5 (61.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.2 (73.8) |
18.2 (64.8) |
12.3 (54.1) |
5.6 (42.1) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
11.4 (52.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −15.5 (4.1) |
−13.7 (7.3) |
−7.5 (18.5) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
2.3 (36.1) |
11.5 (52.7) |
17.0 (62.6) |
13.5 (56.3) |
7.5 (45.5) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−8.8 (16.2) |
−15.8 (3.6) |
−15.8 (3.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 15.7 (0.62) |
18.6 (0.73) |
30.8 (1.21) |
41.9 (1.65) |
70.2 (2.76) |
88.4 (3.48) |
184.2 (7.25) |
127.9 (5.04) |
79.9 (3.15) |
46.6 (1.83) |
36.4 (1.43) |
15.6 (0.61) |
756.2 (29.76) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 4.8 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 11.5 | 10.3 | 8.6 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 86.6 |
| Average snowy days | 4.1 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 11.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 67 | 65 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 79 | 82 | 77 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 70 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 114.2 | 122.7 | 160.9 | 198.9 | 205.5 | 192.6 | 188.6 | 179.2 | 154.1 | 145.4 | 131.2 | 122.5 | 1,915.8 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 36 | 39 | 43 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 43 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administration[8][9] | |||||||||||||
References[edit]
- ^ 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
- ^ 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
- ^ "淮阳概况". 淮阳政府.
- ^ "冈村宁次为什么在作战记录中写下"恶战马彪"". People's Daily. 2015-08-31. Archived from the original on 2015-09-27.
- ^ 周口市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ "Huaiyang NiNi Dog - "living fossils" from ancient times". Xinhuanet.
- ^ "Detailed information of Taihao Mausoleum". Huaiyang Network.
- ^ 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.
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