Xinxiang County

Summary

Xinxiang County (simplified Chinese: 新乡县; traditional Chinese: 新鄉縣; pinyin: Xīnxiāng Xiàn) is a county in Xinxiang, Henan Province. It is situated in the center of the northern Henan Plateau.[specify] The Taihang Mountains are to the north, and the Yellow River is to the south.[3] The area is 365 km2 (141 sq mi) with a population of 310,000 in 2002. The postal code is 453700.

Xinxiang
新乡县
Xinxiang is located in Henan
Xinxiang
Xinxiang
Location of the seat in Henan
Coordinates: 35°11′28″N 113°48′18″E / 35.19111°N 113.80500°E / 35.19111; 113.80500
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceHenan
Prefecture-level cityXinxiang
Area
 • Total365 km2 (141 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[2]
 • Total347,900
 • Density950/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
453700

The county dates back to the Sui dynasty (AD 581–618).

Administrative divisions edit

As 2012, this county is divided to 6 towns, 1 townships and 1 other.[4]

Towns
  • Zhaipo (翟坡镇)
  • Xiaoji (小冀镇)
  • Qiliying (七里营镇)
  • Langgongmiao (郎公庙镇)
  • Guguzhai (古固寨镇)
  • Dazhaoying (大召营镇)
Townships
  • Hehe Township (合河乡)
Others
  • Xinxiang Economic Development Zone (新乡经济开发区)

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. ^ Gao, Zhuan (2007-10-19). "Xinxiang poised for economic take-off". chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
  4. ^ 信阳市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.

External links edit

  • Official website of Xinxiang County Government