In this article we will explore Hezhang County, a topic that has generated interest and debate in various areas. Since its emergence, Hezhang County has captured the attention of many people and sparked different points of view and opinions. Over time, Hezhang County has evolved and has become a relevant topic in today's society. In this article, we will examine the different aspects and perspectives related to Hezhang County, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and balanced view on this topic. In addition, we will analyze its impact on various sectors and how it has influenced the way we face and address the challenges that arise.
Hezhang County
赫章县 | |
---|---|
Coordinates (Hezhang County government): 27°06′47″N 104°42′14″E / 27.1130°N 104.7038°E | |
Country | China |
Province | Guizhou |
Prefecture-level city | Bijie |
County seat | Shuanghe |
Area | |
• Total | 3,242.74 km2 (1,252.03 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 649,357 |
• Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Hezhang (Chinese: 赫章; pinyin: Hèzhāng) is a county in the northwest of Guizhou province, China, bordering Yunnan to the north. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Bijie.
Hezhang County is divided into 5 subdistricts, 10 towns, 3 townships and 12 ethnic townships:
|
|
The Hezhang County Gazetteer (2001:105-108) lists the following ethnic groups and their respective locations.
Ethnic Bai are also found in:
The county has large reserves of coal, iron, lead, zinc, and germanium. Mining had been and remains a major industry; however, inadequate management and regulation of zinc mining has resulted in widespread cadmium poisoning.
Climate data for Hezhang, elevation 1,630 m (5,350 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 28.4 (83.1) |
29.7 (85.5) |
34.3 (93.7) |
35.0 (95.0) |
36.4 (97.5) |
37.1 (98.8) |
34.6 (94.3) |
34.4 (93.9) |
35.1 (95.2) |
30.7 (87.3) |
28.0 (82.4) |
25.3 (77.5) |
37.1 (98.8) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 8.2 (46.8) |
12.0 (53.6) |
16.6 (61.9) |
21.3 (70.3) |
23.9 (75.0) |
25.2 (77.4) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.1 (80.8) |
24.1 (75.4) |
18.7 (65.7) |
15.4 (59.7) |
9.7 (49.5) |
19.1 (66.5) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 3.9 (39.0) |
6.6 (43.9) |
10.5 (50.9) |
15.1 (59.2) |
18.0 (64.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.3 (70.3) |
18.6 (65.5) |
14.2 (57.6) |
10.3 (50.5) |
5.4 (41.7) |
13.8 (56.9) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.4 (34.5) |
3.4 (38.1) |
6.6 (43.9) |
10.9 (51.6) |
13.9 (57.0) |
16.7 (62.1) |
18.1 (64.6) |
17.5 (63.5) |
15.1 (59.2) |
11.6 (52.9) |
7.3 (45.1) |
2.8 (37.0) |
10.4 (50.8) |
Record low °C (°F) | −6.5 (20.3) |
−5.9 (21.4) |
−4.1 (24.6) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
3.5 (38.3) |
9.0 (48.2) |
7.8 (46.0) |
8.9 (48.0) |
5.2 (41.4) |
0.8 (33.4) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 9.2 (0.36) |
8.7 (0.34) |
23.7 (0.93) |
44.8 (1.76) |
81.9 (3.22) |
152.8 (6.02) |
167.4 (6.59) |
156.8 (6.17) |
107.6 (4.24) |
59.6 (2.35) |
16.0 (0.63) |
6.8 (0.27) |
835.3 (32.88) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 9.1 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 13.5 | 16.1 | 18.4 | 17.3 | 16.7 | 14.6 | 16.6 | 8.3 | 10.3 | 161.5 |
Average snowy days | 4.9 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 12.1 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 81 | 77 | 74 | 72 | 73 | 79 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 83 | 80 | 82 | 78 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 57.2 | 80.1 | 112.4 | 134.9 | 131.0 | 103.1 | 153.6 | 152.0 | 116.1 | 76.0 | 89.4 | 64.3 | 1,270.1 |
Percent possible sunshine | 17 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 36 | 38 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 28 |
Source: China Meteorological Administration |