Huitong County

Huitong County
会同县
Hweitung
County
Location of Huitong County within Huaihua
Location of Huitong County within Huaihua
Huitong is located in Hunan
Huitong
Huitong
Location in Hunan
Coordinates: 26°52′12″N 109°43′12″E / 26.870°N 109.720°E / 26.870; 109.720[1]
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceHunan
Prefecture-level cityHuaihua
SeatLincheng
Area
[2]
 • Total
2,244.46 km2 (866.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total
318,686
 • Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
4183XX

Huitong County (simplified Chinese: 会同县; traditional Chinese: 會同縣; pinyin: Huìtóng Xiàn) is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Huaihua Prefecturel-level City.

Huitong County covers 2,258.76 km2 (872.11 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 365,800 and a resident population of 330,500.[4] Huitong County has eight towns and 10 townships under its jurisdiction, the government seat is Lincheng (林城镇).[5]

History

The earliest evidence of human settlement in the territory of Huitong County dates back to the Neolithic Age.[6]

During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070 BC–256 BC), it was a part of Jingzhou (荆州).[6]

During the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period (770 BC–221 BC), it was under the jurisdiction of Chu State (1115 BC–223 BC).[6]

After conquering all the states, Emperor Qin Shi Huang implemented the system of prefectures and counties in 221 BC. Huitong County belonged to Qianzhongjun (黔中郡) and Xiangjun (象郡).[6]

In the Western Han dynasty (206 BC–8 AD), Huitong County was under the jurisdiction of Wulingjun (武陵郡).[6]

In the Three Kingdoms period (220–280), Huitong County was under the rule of Wu State (222–280).[6]

In the Southern dynasties (420–589), it came under the jurisdiction of Tancheng County (镡城县) of Wuyang County (舞阳县).[6]

In 581, Emperor Wen of Sui established the Sui Empire, it was under the jurisdiction of Longbiao County of Yuanlingjun (沅陵郡).[6]

In 634, in the 8th year of Zhenguan period of the Tang dynasty (618–907), Langxi County (朗溪县) split from Huitong County.[6]

In 1102, Sanjiang County (三江县) was set up and renamed "Huitong County" in the following year.[6]

In 1914, Jingzhou was revoked and it came under the jurisdiction of Chenyuandao (辰沅道).[6] From 1936 to 1949, it successively belonged to the 4th Administrative Inspection Area, 7th Administrative Inspection Area, and 10th Administrative Inspection Area.[6]

On 4 October 1949, the People's Liberation Army took control of the county and renamed Huitong Special District (会同专区).[6] The county became a part of Zhijiang Special District (芷江专区) in August 1952, Qianyang Special District (黔阳专区) in December 1952, Qianyang Prefecture () in 1970, Huaihua Prefecture (怀化地区) in 1981, and Huaihua City (怀化市) in November 1997.[6]

Administrative division

As of 2023, Huitong County has 6 ethnic townships, 4 townships and 8 towns under its jurisdiction. The county seat is the town of Lincheng.

Name Chinese character Population (2019) Area (km2) Notes[7]
Buzi 堡子镇 18,116 68.94
Guangping 广坪镇 22,594 134.03
Jinzhu 金竹镇 20,450 201.52
Lincheng 林城镇 83,058 297.89
Ma'an 马鞍镇 13,404 120.71
Pingcun 坪村镇 23,090 76.68
Ruoshui 若水镇 21,350 200.52
Tuanhe 团河镇 13,929 132.24
Diling Township 地灵乡 10,174 87.1
Gaoyi Township 高椅乡 9,220 99
Lianshan Township 连山乡 15,528 68.09
Shaxi Township 沙溪乡 15,419 130.15
Baotian Dong and Miao Ethnic Township 宝田侗族苗族乡 10,008 64.56
Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township 金子岩侗族苗族乡 33,689 243.88
Mobin Dong and Miao Ethnic Township 漠滨侗族苗族乡 13,786 77.82
Paotuan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township 炮团侗族苗族乡 13,185 79.35
Puwen Dong and Miao Ethnic Township 蒲稳侗族苗族乡 10,077 56.58
Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township 青朗侗族苗族乡 23,708 118.13

Geography

Located on the west central margin of the province, Huitong County lies to the east of the border of Guizhou. It is bordered to the north by Zhijiang County and Hongjiang City, to the east and southeast by Suining County, to the south by Jingzhou County, to the west by Tianzhu County of Guizhou.

Rivers

There are 725 rivers and streams in the county.[8] The Qushui River (渠水河) and Wu River, both are tributaries of the Yuan River, flow through Huitong County south to north.[8]

Mountains

The highest point in the county is Xuefengjie Mountain (雪峰界) which stands 1,477.4 metres (4,847 ft) above sea level.[9] The Golden Dragon Mountain (金龙山) is the second highest peak within the county, with a height of 1,080.5 metres (3,545 ft).[9]

Climate

Huitong County is in the central subtropical monsoon humid climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 16 °C (61 °F), total annual rainfall of 1,289.4-millimetre (50.76 in), a frost-free period of 303 days and annual average sunshine hours in 1405.7 hours.[10]

Climate data for Huitong (1991–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 9.1
(48.4) 		12.1
(53.8) 		16.3
(61.3) 		22.9
(73.2) 		27.0
(80.6) 		29.8
(85.6) 		32.7
(90.9) 		32.6
(90.7) 		29.1
(84.4) 		23.1
(73.6) 		17.9
(64.2) 		11.9
(53.4) 		22.0
(71.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 5.5
(41.9) 		8.0
(46.4) 		11.8
(53.2) 		17.6
(63.7) 		21.8
(71.2) 		25.2
(77.4) 		27.7
(81.9) 		27.0
(80.6) 		23.4
(74.1) 		18.1
(64.6) 		12.8
(55.0) 		7.5
(45.5) 		17.2
(63.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 3.3
(37.9) 		5.3
(41.5) 		8.9
(48.0) 		14.1
(57.4) 		18.2
(64.8) 		22.1
(71.8) 		24.0
(75.2) 		23.3
(73.9) 		19.8
(67.6) 		14.9
(58.8) 		9.7
(49.5) 		4.8
(40.6) 		14.0
(57.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 58.3
(2.30) 		64.5
(2.54) 		100.5
(3.96) 		146.1
(5.75) 		202.6
(7.98) 		225.1
(8.86) 		166.0
(6.54) 		122.0
(4.80) 		73.6
(2.90) 		81.6
(3.21) 		62.5
(2.46) 		46.6
(1.83) 		1,349.4
(53.13)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 15.0 14.3 18.0 17.1 16.9 15.0 11.1 11.5 9.4 11.0 10.9 10.8 161
Average snowy days 3.8 2.1 0.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1.3 7.7
Average relative humidity (%) 80 79 80 79 80 80 76 77 77 79 79 77 79
Mean monthly sunshine hours 38.9 49.3 64.2 96.9 119.5 121.9 206.9 197.8 144.5 101.2 86.7 66.4 1,294.2
Percent possible sunshine 12 15 17 25 29 29 49 49 40 29 27 21 29
Source: China Meteorological Administration[11][12]

Demographics

As of 2021, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the county's population now to be 365,200, including 193,000 males and 172,200 females, with a sex ratio of 112:100. The birth population is 2,501, with a birth rate of 6.5‰, a death rate of 2,186, a mortality rate of 5.7‰, and a natural population growth rate of 0.8‰.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1368 11,383—    
1818 100,048+778.9%
1876 109,987+9.9%
1921 133,624+21.5%
1941 187,973+40.7%
1948 180,205−4.1%
1953 167,150−7.2%
1964 191,796+14.7%
1978 278,762+45.3%
1982 294,135+5.5%
1990 321,898+9.4%
2005 348,055+8.1%
2021 365,200+4.9%
Source: [13]

Language

Mandarin is the official language. The local people speak Kam language and Hmongic languages.

Religion

The Dong and Miao people believe in animism and worship ancestors. Buddhism and Taoism are the two major religions in Huitong County.

Transportation

Highway

The G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway, also popularly known as Baomao Expressway, is a north-south highway passing through the east of the county limits.

The China National Highway 209 runs north to south through the west of the county.

The Provincial Highway S342 is a north-south highway passing through the county's downtown, commercial, and industrial districts.

Railway

The Jiaozuo–Liuzhou railway runs north-south through the downtown county and the Huitong Railway Station serves the county.

References

  1. ^ "Huitong" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  2. ^ Huaihua City Land Use Plan (2006–20)/《怀化市土地利用总体规划（2006-2020年）》.(in Chinese) Accessed 8 July 2014.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ the population of Huitong County in 2015, according to the Statistical Communiqué of Huitong County on the 2015 National Economic and Social Development – (2015年会同县国民经济和社会发展统计公报): huaihua.gov.cn or huitong.gov.cn
  5. ^ the divisions of Huitong County in 2015, according to the result on adjustment of township-level administrative divisions of Huitong County on November 19, 2015 - 《湖南省民政厅关于同意会同县乡镇区划调整方案的批复》(湘民行发〔2015〕51号): rednet.cn Archived 2017-02-02 at the Wayback Machine; also see 《湖南省乡镇区划调整改革109个县市区批复方案》: people.com or xinhuanet.com
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 32–33.
  7. ^ Li Liguo, Yu Changming & Duan Linyi 2015, pp. 2826–2850.
  8. ^ a b Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 3–4.
  9. ^ a b Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 2–3.
  10. ^ Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 4–6.
  11. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  12. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  13. ^ Wu Xianqing 2012, pp. 8–10.

Bibliography

  • Li Liguo; Yu Changming; Duan Linyi, eds. (2015). 中华人民共和国政区大典湖南省卷 [Volume of Hunan of the Encyclopedia of the People's Republic of China] (in Chinese). Beijing: China Social Publishing House. ISBN 9787508748160.
  • Wu Xianqing, ed. (2012). 会同县概况 [General Situation of Huitong County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-12473-2.


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