Huaiyang, Zhoukou

Huaiyang
淮阳区
Hwaiyang
Huaiyang is located in Henan
Huaiyang
Huaiyang
Location of the seat in Henan
Coordinates: 33°43′59″N 114°51′00″E / 33.73306°N 114.85000°E / 33.73306; 114.85000
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceHenan
Prefecture-level cityZhoukou
Area
 • Total1,321 km2 (510 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[2]
 • Total976,500
 • Density740/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
466700
Websitewww.huaiyang.gov.cn
One of the national intangible cultural heritage - Ni Ni Dog

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].

Map including Huaiyang (labeled as HUAI-YANG (CHENCHOW) 淮陽) (AMS, 1953)

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]

The Taihao Ling Temple Fair is one of the more grand temple fairs in China.Every time this happens, thousands of people gather here.

famous tourist attractions:Taihaoling(太昊陵)Longhu Lake(龙湖)、Huaiyang Pingliangtai City Site(淮阳平粮台城址).

Townships

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.[citation needed]

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Huaiyang District (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 19.1
(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[6][7]
Everyone is waiting to enter the temple.

References[edit]

  1. ^ 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  2. ^ 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  3. ^ "淮阳概况". 淮阳政府.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ 周口市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
  6. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  7. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.