Wulong, Chongqing

Wulong
武隆区
Location of Wulong in Chongqing
Location of Wulong in Chongqing
Coordinates: 29°22′48″N 107°42′00″E / 29.38000°N 107.70000°E / 29.38000; 107.70000
CountryPeople's Republic of China
MunicipalityChongqing
Area
 • Total2,872 km2 (1,109 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total351,000
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)

Wulong District (Chinese: 武隆区; pinyin: Wǔlóng Qū) is a district of Chongqing Municipality, China, bordering Guizhou province to the south.

In November 2016, approved by the State Council, Wulong County was replaced by Wulong District in Chongqing. Wulong has placed its main industries on tourism and modern agriculture, and its livelihood and economy have improved considerably compared to a few years ago, making it one of the fastest-growing districts in the southeastern part of Chongqing.[1]

Administration

Name Chinese (S) Hanyu Pinyin Population (2010)[2] Area (km2)
Huolu town 火炉镇 Huǒlú Zhèn 25,818 184.1
Xiangkou town 巷口镇 Xiàngkǒu Zhèn 78,225 163.1
Baima town 白马镇 Báimǎ Zhèn 25,629 139.1
Yajiang town 鸭江镇 Yājiāng Zhèn 19,636 120.7
Changba town 长坝镇 Chángbà Zhèn 15,286 86
Jiangkou town 江口镇 Jiāngkǒu Zhèn 20,829 92.3
Pingqiao town 平桥镇 Píngqiáo Zhèn 14,926 73.4
Yangjiao town 羊角镇 Yángjiǎo Zhèn 14,659 69.9
Xiannüshan town 仙女山镇 Xiānnǚshān Zhèn 13,808 278
Tongzi town 桐梓镇 Tóngzǐ Zhèn 8,896 41.3
Tukan town 土坎镇 Tǔkǎn Zhèn 8,128 41.3
Heshun town 和顺镇 Héshùn Zhèn 11,899 103.2
Shuanghe town 双河镇 Shuānghé Zhèn 9,826 132
Fenglai Township 凤来乡 Fènglái Xiāng 11,036 52.3
Miaoya Township 庙垭乡 Miàoyā Xiāng 8,752 35.9
Shiqiao Township 石桥乡 Shíqiáo Xiāng 8,151 61.7
Huangying Township 黄莺乡 Huángyīng Xiāng 7,955 64
Canggou Township 沧沟乡 Cānggōu Xiāng 8,497 73
Wenfu Township 文复乡 Wénfù Xiāng 6,926 105.5
Tudi Township 土地乡 Tǔdì Xiāng 5,433 75.8
Baiyun Township 白云乡 Báiyún Xiāng 5,457 40.1
Houping Township 后坪乡 Hòupíng Xiāng 4,853 48.5
Haokou Township 浩口乡 Hàokǒu Xiāng 5,475 61
Jielong Township 接龙乡 Jiēlóng Xiāng 4,112 111.4
Zhaojia Township 赵家乡 Zhàojiā Xiāng 3,616 60.2
Dadonghe Township 大洞河乡 Dàdònghé Xiāng 3,210 62.7

Climate

Climate data for Wulong (1993–2015 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 23.1
(73.6)
30.0
(86.0)
33.6
(92.5)
36.8
(98.2)
37.0
(98.6)
39.8
(103.6)
40.8
(105.4)
42.7
(108.9)
41.1
(106.0)
35.7
(96.3)
28.3
(82.9)
20.2
(68.4)
42.7
(108.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 10.5
(50.9)
13.0
(55.4)
18.0
(64.4)
23.4
(74.1)
26.9
(80.4)
29.6
(85.3)
33.4
(92.1)
33.4
(92.1)
28.8
(83.8)
22.5
(72.5)
17.5
(63.5)
11.9
(53.4)
22.4
(72.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) 7.2
(45.0)
9.4
(48.9)
13.2
(55.8)
17.8
(64.0)
21.4
(70.5)
24.4
(75.9)
27.5
(81.5)
27.1
(80.8)
23.4
(74.1)
18.3
(64.9)
13.8
(56.8)
8.7
(47.7)
17.7
(63.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 5.0
(41.0)
7.0
(44.6)
10.0
(50.0)
14.3
(57.7)
17.8
(64.0)
21.1
(70.0)
23.6
(74.5)
23.1
(73.6)
20.0
(68.0)
15.8
(60.4)
11.5
(52.7)
6.6
(43.9)
14.7
(58.4)
Record low °C (°F) −1.8
(28.8)
−0.8
(30.6)
1.4
(34.5)
6.3
(43.3)
11.4
(52.5)
14.6
(58.3)
18.3
(64.9)
18.0
(64.4)
11.7
(53.1)
6.5
(43.7)
0.9
(33.6)
−1.5
(29.3)
−1.8
(28.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15.8
(0.62)
23.7
(0.93)
46.7
(1.84)
99.7
(3.93)
144.5
(5.69)
161.8
(6.37)
150.5
(5.93)
127.6
(5.02)
98.8
(3.89)
89.8
(3.54)
48.5
(1.91)
16.3
(0.64)
1,023.7
(40.31)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 9.6 9.1 11.8 15.0 16.9 16.0 13.7 13.0 11.5 15.3 12.0 9.7 153.6
Average snowy days 0.7 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 1.1
Average relative humidity (%) 79 77 76 79 81 82 78 77 80 85 85 82 80
Mean monthly sunshine hours 34.4 32.7 71.9 97.6 112.5 108.4 177.6 183.2 116.3 68.4 51.2 36.8 1,091
Percent possible sunshine 11 10 19 25 27 26 42 45 32 20 16 12 24
Source: China Meteorological Administration[3][4]

Education

Wulong Middle School was founded in 1942 and became a key middle school in Chongqing in 2005.[5] There is a central elementary school in Baiyun Town.[6]

Transportation

The district is served by Chongqing Xiannvshan Airport which opened in December 2020.

World Heritage Site

Xiannüshan Town

Numerous Wulong Karst limestone rock formations are scenic landmarks in Wulong. They are protected within the UNESCO South China Karst World Heritage Site.

Features

References

  1. ^ ""第三次创业" 武隆要打造世界知名旅游目的地". cq.news.cn. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  2. ^ shi, Guo wu yuan ren kou pu cha ban gong; council, Guo jia tong ji ju ren kou he jiu ye tong ji si bian = Tabulation on the 2010 population census of the people's republic of China by township / compiled by Population census office under the state; population, Department of; statistics, employment statistics national bureau of (2012). Zhongguo 2010 nian ren kou pu cha fen xiang, zhen, jie dao zi liao (Di 1 ban. ed.). Beijing Shi: Zhongguo tong ji chu ban she. ISBN 978-7-5037-6660-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  4. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  5. ^ "2023-2024学年武隆区教育事业统计情况表". Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  6. ^ Fan, Feifei (2013-08-20). "Rural boarding schools need dorm managers". China Daily. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
  7. ^ "经典景点_芙蓉洞景区_重庆市武隆区人民政府". cqwl.gov.cn. Retrieved 18 February 2024.

External links

  • Media related to South China Karst at Wikimedia Commons
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