Xiangcheng City, Zhoukou City, Henan Province

Xiangcheng Xiangcheng, located in the southeast of Henan Province, is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhoukou City. It is located in the south of the Yellow River alluvial plain and in the middle reaches of Shaying River, the main tributary of Huaihe River. Located at the junction of Henan and Anhui provinces, Daguang Expressway and Ningluo Expressway meet in the urban area, national highway 106 and five provincial highways cross the whole area, Luofu railway connects Beijing Guangzhou and Beijing Jiulong, and Shaying River is the better intersection of people flow, logistics flow, capital flow and information flow in Southeast Henan.

In 2018, the city's GDP reached 33.991 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 8.7%.

Xiangcheng is an industrial system with monosodium glutamate, leather, medicine and textile as its pillars. It is the largest production base of handmade shoes in China, the famous location of lotus monosodium glutamate in China, and the nearest shipping city from the central and western regions to the Yangtze River Delta. In 2011, it won the titles of "China's best investment city" and "China's top ten development potential cities". On February 2, 2019, it was rated as the county-level advanced unit of Chinese medicine by the State Administration of traditional Chinese medicine. On January 22, 2020, it was named national garden city by the Ministry of housing and urban rural development. On February 13, 2020, it won the title of national "safe agricultural machinery" Demonstration County in 2019.

Evolution of organizational system

In the early Zhou Dynasty, it was Xiang Ziguo. In the summer of 642 B.C. (the 10th year of King Zhou Xiang), the state of Qi destroyed Xiang Zi state, and since then, the name of Xiang Zi state has been cancelled and only the place names have been saved.

During the Warring States period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Chu destroyed Lu, and Xiang Di was changed to Chu. During the reign of King Xiang of Chu, the capital of Chu was moved from Ying to Chen, and Xiang was the other capital.

In the Qin Dynasty, Xiangdi belonged to Yingchuan County, with only Xiangdi but no Xiangjun or Xiangxian.

In the Han Dynasty, Xiang county belonged to Runan County. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was still Xiang county.

The Three Kingdoms belong to Wei, still Xiang County, and belong to the state of Chen.

In the Western Jin Dynasty, it first belonged to the state of Chen and then to the state of Liang.

During the northern and Southern Dynasties, Xiang county was subordinate to the state and county, and its name changed. Xiang county was changed to Xiangcheng County in Liu Song Dynasty, belonging to Chen County of Yuzhou. Xiang county was called Xiang County in Northern Wei Dynasty, Northern Qi Dynasty and Northern Zhou Dynasty. Xiang county was subordinate to Chen County in Northern Wei Dynasty, and Xiang county was changed to Xinzhou in Northern Qi Dynasty. In the Southern Dynasties, both qi and Liang were still called Xiang County, which belonged to Yinzhou. In 535, moling County, which was established by overseas Chinese in Xiang County, was subordinate to beidanyang County, and Xiang county was still subordinate to Chen county.

Moling county was changed into Xiang County in Sui Dynasty. At the beginning of Daye (605), Chenzhou was abolished and Huaiyang county was set up, including Xiangcheng County and Nandun county.

In 623, Nandun county was abolished and merged into Xiangcheng County. In the first year of Zhenguan (627), Yingdong county was abandoned and merged into Xiangcheng County. In the first year of Zhengsheng (695), the western area of Xiangcheng was cut into Guangwu county (later renamed Nandun county).

During the Five Dynasties, Song Dynasty and Jin Dynasty, the evolution of the county's organizational system, governance and ownership remained unchanged.

In 1336, Xiangcheng County was abolished and soon restored.

In the first year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (1368), Nandun county was abolished, and its eastern border area belonged to Xiangcheng County. Xuande three years (1428), the county moved from today's Huaidian to Xukou town (today's moling town). Li Zicheng was named Dashun after the founding of the people's Republic of China and changed Xiangcheng into a state.

Qing Dynasty, renamed Xiangcheng County, belongs to Chenzhou Prefecture.

In April 1947, the CPC established the shenxianglin County Committee and the county democratic government. In September, it was changed to shenxianghuai county. In October, Xiangcheng County democratic government was established, which belongs to the fourth special office of the CPC in Henan Anhui Soviet border region. In December, it belongs to the northwest Working Committee of Henan Anhui Soviet border region. In January 1948, Xiangcheng was liberated.

In March 1949, Huaiyang Commissioner's office was established. In July, the county democratic government was renamed the county people's government, and its address was located in the old city. In December 1953, the people's government moved to Shuizhai town. In 1953, Huaiyang district was abolished and Xiangcheng belonged to Shangqiu district. In December 1958, Shangqiu district was abolished and Xiangcheng belonged to Kaifeng District. In December 1961, Shangqiu district was restored and Xiangcheng was restored. In July 1965, Zhoukou Commissioner's Office (later renamed Zhoukou area) was established, and Xiangcheng was transferred to Zhoukou. On December 16, 1993, Xiangcheng County was changed into Xiangcheng city. In 2000, Zhoukou area was changed into Zhoukou City, and Xiangcheng still belongs to it.

In 2005, Xiangcheng city became one of the first five key counties and cities in Henan Province to expand power. Finance, transportation, education and other aspects were directly under the jurisdiction of Henan Province.

In 2007, due to the adjustment of relevant national policies, new changes in economic and social development and other factors, part of the decentralized management authority was not implemented in place. According to a notice issued by Henan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, 12 "privileges" of 47 counties including Xiangcheng were withdrawn.

administrative division

Division evolution

After 1949, in combination with the land reform and the establishment of local democratic regime, the border adjustment with neighboring counties has fundamentally solved the problem of flower arrangement land with neighboring counties.

At the end of 1953, for the convenience of shipping, Shuizhai town was transferred from Huaiyang to Xiangcheng, and Xiangcheng County was moved from moling town to Shuizhai.

In 1988, Nantong, Jialing, Dingji and Xinqiao were set up as towns. In 1995, the Department of civil affairs of Henan Province approved Xiangcheng city to cancel the administrative division adjustment opinions of suburban township and Shuizhai town by yuminxingpizi No.2 document. In 1996, Lizhai set up a town instead of a township. In 1997, Fuji set up a town instead of a township. In 1998, the Government Council set up towns instead of townships.

In 2001, Zhengguo, Gaosi and Wangmingkou set up towns.

Administrative division

By the end of 2015, Xiangcheng city had 15 towns, 6 sub district offices, 1 farm, 1 forest farm and 1 seed farm, with a total of 466 administrative villages, 1674 natural villages, 4100 villager groups and 12 neighborhood committees. Garden Office of the Municipal People's government.

Towns: Nandun Town, Sundian Town, Lizhai Town, Jialing Town, Gaosi Town, Xinqiao Town, Fuji Town, Guanhui Town, Dingji Town, Zhengguo Town, moling Town, Wangmingkou Town, Fanji Town, Yongfeng Town, Sandian town.

Streets: Shuizhai, Qianfo Pavilion, Guangwu, Huayuan, Dongfang, Lianhua.

geographical environment

Location context

Xiangcheng city is located in the southeast of Henan Province, in the south of the Yellow River alluvial plain, and in the middle reaches of Shaying River, the main tributary of Huaihe River. The geographical coordinates are 114 ° 21 ′ - 115 ° 40 ′ E and 33 ° 03 ′ - 33 ° 30 ′ n. The territory is 49.5 km long from north to South and 35.25 km wide from east to west. It is adjacent to Shangcai County and Shangshui County in the west, Shenqiu County in the East, Huaiyang county across the river in the north, Pingyu County in the South and Linquan County in Anhui Province in the southeast.

terrain

Xiangcheng city is located in the Huang Huai plain, the terrain is higher in the northwest, Southeast tilt. The altitude is 34-37 meters, and the highest altitude in some areas is 45 meters.

climate

Xiangcheng city belongs to the transition zone from subtropical zone to warm temperate zone, with a warm temperate monsoon continental climate. The climate is moderate, with the length of North and south. The high temperature period is consistent with the rainy period, which can meet the needs of a variety of plant cultivation and growth: rich heat and abundant rainfall, which is conducive to human life and animal reproduction. The city has four distinct seasons, and each has its own characteristics: changeable spring temperature, abundant rainfall; hot and rainy summer, frequent rainstorms; cool and sunny autumn, moderate rainfall; long cold winter, short rain and snow.

The annual total amount of solar radiation is 116.702 kcal per square centimeter, the effective light radiation is 57.13 kcal per square centimeter, and the annual average sunshine hours is 2158 hours. In the whole year, the radiation amount in summer is the largest, and the illumination time is long, accounting for 34% and 31% of the whole year respectively; the radiation amount in winter is the smallest, and the illumination time is short, accounting for 16% and 20% of the whole year respectively.

The annual average temperature of thermal energy is 14.7 ℃. The average temperature is 14.6 ℃ in spring (March may), 26.9 ℃ in summer (June August), 15.4 ℃ in autumn (September November) and 1.9 ℃ in winter (December February). The average temperature difference in January is - 3.8 ℃; the average temperature difference in July is 32.5 ℃; the extreme minimum temperature is - 19.1 ℃; the extreme maximum temperature is 41.8 ℃. The annual average minimum temperature is 10 ℃, and the annual average maximum temperature is 20.5 ℃.

The average first frost day of frost period and frost free period is November 1, the earliest is October 15; the average last frost day is March 31, the latest is April 18. The average frost free period is 219 days, the longest year is 262 days, and the shortest year is 179 days, with a difference of more than two months. The frost free period is 80%, and the guarantee rate is 210 days.

Due to the influence of monsoon circulation, generally speaking, the northerly winter monsoon prevails in winter and the southerly summer monsoon prevails in summer and autumn. The annual average northerly wind is the most, followed by southerly wind and easterly wind, and westerly wind is the least. The annual average wind speed is 3.1-3.6 M / s.

The average annual rainfall in Xiangcheng is 850mm. The precipitation increases from north to south. 960-1070 mm in wet years and 500-560 mm in extremely dry years. Spring rainfall accounts for 20% of the total annual rainfall; summer rainfall accounts for 53-60%; autumn rainfall is slightly the same as spring rainfall, accounting for 30% in some years; winter rainfall accounts for about 10%. Throughout the year, it is prone to drought in winter and spring and waterlogging in summer and autumn.

hydrology

There are four major rivers in Xiangcheng, namely, Sha, Fen, Ni and Gu. There are tributaries and tributaries along the river, which collect surface water and flow eastward.

Yinghe River (also known as Shaying River) originates from the southern foot of Songshan Mountain and flows to the southeast through Zhoukou City and Shangshui county. In the East, it reaches houshizhai and Shenqiu County. Nafumagou, Renmin ditch, Guhe River and other water, with a drainage area of 408 square kilometers.

Fenhe River originates from luogupo in the west of zhaolinggang, Yancheng District, Luohe City. It flows eastward through Shangshui county to Jiangqiao before entering Xiangjing. Huini river flows into Quanhe River, which is 45.4 km long in Xiangjing. Nanbeicao River on the south bank, Nagang River on the north bank, Caohe River, Zhenhe River, jiujigou River, baiguigou River, etc., with a drainage area of 409 square kilometers.

Nihe is a branch of Heihe River in Shangcai County. Heihe River originates from Zhupo in the southeast of Luohe City, flows through Baohe bridge, and its downstream is called Nihe River, reaching Lixiang city

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