Fang County
Fang County or Fangxian (simplified Chinese: 房县; traditional Chinese: 房縣; pinyin: Fáng Xiàn) is a county of northwestern Hubei province, People's Republic of China. It is under the administration of Shiyan City.
Fang County
房县 | |
|---|---|
 Inscription in cliff face next to the entrance of the "Yeren Cave". The inscription reads "Ye Ren Dong" ("Wild Man Cave"). | |
  Fangxian Location in Hubei | |
| Coordinates: 32°06′N 110°36′E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hubei |
| Prefecture-level city | Shiyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,110 km2 (1,970 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 390,991 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
The county spans an area of 5,110 square kilometres (1,970 sq mi),[2] and has a population of 390,991 as of 2010.[1]
History
During the Spring and Autumn period, the region was known as Fangzhu (Chinese: 防渚; pinyin: Fángzhǔ).[1]
During the Warring States period, the area belonged to the State of Chu.[1]
The area was incorporated as Fangling County (simplified Chinese: 房陵县; traditional Chinese: 房陵縣; pinyin: Fánglíng Xiàn) during the Qin dynasty, where it belonged to the Hanzhong Commandery.[1]
In 636 CE, the area of present-day Fang County was organized as Fang Prefecture.[1]
In 1277, Fang Prefecture was changed to Fang County, which it has remained since.[1] It was placed under the jurisdiction of Xiangyang Fu.[1]
In 1476, Xiangyang Fu was changed to Yunyang Fu.[1]
Republic of China
Upon the establishment of the Republic of China, the area was placed under the jurisdiction of Xiangyang Circuit.[1]
In 1931, the area was re-organized as the 11th Administrative Inspectorate of Hubei Province.[1] In 1936, it was changed to be under the 8th Administrative Inspectorate of Hubei Province.[1]
People's Republic of China
In 1949, upon the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the area was administered under the Liangyun Prefecture.[1]
The area was moved to the jurisdiction of the Yunyang Prefecture in 1965.[1]
In 1994, the county was moved to the jurisdiction of the newly-formed prefecture-level city of Shiyan.[1]
Geography
The Wudang Mountains run through the northern part of Fang County, and the Daba Mountains run through its southern part.[2]
The lowest part of the county is Jiangjiapo (Chinese: 姜家坡), in Damuchang, which stands 180 metres (590 ft) above sea level.[2] The highest part of the county is Guanjiaya (Chinese: 关家垭), in Shangkan Township, which stands 2,485.6 metres (8,155 ft) above sea level.[2]
Climate
| Climate data for Fangxian (1981−2010) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 20.6 (69.1) |
25.6 (78.1) |
33.7 (92.7) |
35.0 (95.0) |
37.9 (100.2) |
38.9 (102.0) |
41.4 (106.5) |
39.3 (102.7) |
40.3 (104.5) |
32.0 (89.6) |
28.9 (84.0) |
20.5 (68.9) |
41.4 (106.5) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 8.3 (46.9) |
10.7 (51.3) |
15.7 (60.3) |
22.3 (72.1) |
26.5 (79.7) |
29.7 (85.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.5 (86.9) |
26.1 (79.0) |
21.0 (69.8) |
15.7 (60.3) |
10.0 (50.0) |
20.7 (69.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 2.2 (36.0) |
4.6 (40.3) |
9.0 (48.2) |
15.2 (59.4) |
19.8 (67.6) |
23.6 (74.5) |
25.8 (78.4) |
24.9 (76.8) |
20.5 (68.9) |
15.1 (59.2) |
9.1 (48.4) |
3.8 (38.8) |
14.5 (58.0) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −2.0 (28.4) |
0.2 (32.4) |
3.9 (39.0) |
9.7 (49.5) |
14.6 (58.3) |
18.8 (65.8) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.1 (70.0) |
16.6 (61.9) |
11.2 (52.2) |
4.8 (40.6) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
10.0 (50.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −10.1 (13.8) |
−8.8 (16.2) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
2.9 (37.2) |
11.3 (52.3) |
13.7 (56.7) |
13.3 (55.9) |
6.6 (43.9) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
−4.6 (23.7) |
−15.6 (3.9) |
−15.6 (3.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 10.3 (0.41) |
17.3 (0.68) |
34.8 (1.37) |
63.5 (2.50) |
102.1 (4.02) |
110.3 (4.34) |
149.1 (5.87) |
135.9 (5.35) |
92.2 (3.63) |
67.5 (2.66) |
30.1 (1.19) |
11.7 (0.46) |
824.8 (32.48) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 71 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 75 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 77 | 73 | 75 |
| Source: China Meteorological Data Service Center[3] | |||||||||||||
Administrative divisions
Fang County administers 12 towns and 8 townships.[4][5]
| Name | Hanzi | Pinyin | Division type | Population (2010)[1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengguan | 城关镇 | Chéngguān Zhèn | Town | 89,898 |
| Jundian | 军店镇 | Jūndiàn Zhèn | Town | 32,346 |
| Hualongyan | 化龙堰镇 | Huàlóngyàn Zhèn | Town | 20,163 |
| Tucheng | 土城镇 | Tǔchéng Zhèn | Town | 16,404 |
| Damuchang | 大木厂镇 | Dàmùchǎng Zhèn | Town | 26,828 |
| Qingfeng | 青峰镇 | Qīngfēng Zhèn | Town | 27,231 |
| Mengusi | 门古寺镇 | Méngǔsì Zhèn | Town | 26,488 |
| Baihe | 白鹤镇 (房县) | Báihè Zhèn | Town | 28,435 |
| Yerengu | 野人谷镇 | Yěréngǔ Zhèn | Town | 9,638 |
| Hongta | 红塔镇 | Hóngtǎ Zhèn | Town | 31,367 |
| Yaohuai | 窑淮镇 | Yáohuái Zhèn | Town | 10,763 |
| Yinjifu | 尹吉甫镇 | Yǐnjífǔ Zhèn | Town | 7,261 |
| Yaoping Township | 姚坪乡 | Yáopíng Xiāng | Township | 13,008 |
| Shahe Township | 沙河乡 | Shāhé Xiāng | Township | 7,197 |
| Wanyuhe Township | 万峪河乡 | Wànyùhé Xiāng | Township | 6,917 |
| Shangkan Township | 上龛乡 | Shàngkān Xiāng | Township | 8,712 |
| Zhongba Township | 中坝乡 | Zhōngbà Xiāng | Township | 7,130 |
| Jiudao Township | 九道乡 | Jiǔdào Xiāng | Township | 8,675 |
| Huilong Township | 回龙乡 | Huílóng Xiāng | Township | 3,022 |
| Wutai Township | 五台乡 | Wǔtái Xiāng | Township | 3,268 |
Economy
Mineral deposits in the county include copper, iron, lead, zinc, phosphorus, sulfur, coal, and gypsum.[2]
A number of large caves in Fang County also serve as tourist attractions.[2]
Transport
National Highway 209 runs through the county.[2]
References
- 房县历史沿革 [Fang County Historical Development]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2014-07-22. Archived from the original on 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- 房县概况地图 [Fang County Overview]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2014-07-22. Archived from the original on 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- 中国地面气候标准值月值(1981-2010) (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Data Service Center. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- 2020年统计用区划代码（房县） [2020 Statistical Division Codes (Fang County)] (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of China. 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- 房县行政区划 [Fang County Administrative Divisions]. 房县政府网 [Fang County Government Web] (in Simplified Chinese). 29 May 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
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