Introduction to Taizhou
Source: China Stock Friends Service Network Selected Draft: Gong Mengxin
Taizhou is located in the middle of Jiangsu, in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It borders Yancheng in the north and the Yangtze River in the south, and faces Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou and Zhenjiang across the river. It borders Yangzhou in the west and the Yellow Sea in the east, and borders Dafeng and Dongtai in Yancheng and Hai 'an and Rugao in Nantong. Taizhou, a newly established prefecture-level city in 1996, now governs four cities, namely Xinghua, Jingjiang, Taixing and Jiangyan, and two districts, namely Hailing and Gaogang. It is a famous historical and cultural city in Jiangsu Province and a national health city.
physical geography of Taizhou
Taizhou is located in the north bank of the Yangtze River, the lower reaches of the Huaihe River, the abdomen of Jiangsu, and the coastal waters of Binjiang. It borders Nantong and Yancheng in the east and north, Yangzhou in the west, and Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou and Zhenjiang in the south and southwest across the river. It is located in the north-south and east-west land and water transportation hub of Jiangsu, and its geographical position is very superior.
the longitude range of Taizhou is between 119o43ˊE─121o33ˊE, and the central meridian of East Zone 8 is passing through the north and south of the city, so the local time in Taizhou is consistent with Beijing time. The latitude of Taizhou ranges from 31o56 ˊ n to 33o13 ˊ n, which is in the south of the mid-latitude (31oN—61oN) in the northern hemisphere, that is to say, Taizhou is located in the south edge of the north-central temperate zone in the five zones of the earth.
globally, Taizhou is located in the east of Eurasia, the largest land in the world, and the west of the Pacific Ocean, the largest ocean. From a national perspective, Taizhou is located in the eastern coastal area, the downstream north bank of the Yangtze River, the largest river in the motherland, and the northern part is located in the downstream of the Huaihe River, an important geographical dividing line between the north and the south of the motherland.
the basic shape of Taizhou city is a long, narrow strip with narrow east and west and long north and south. The largest straight-line distance from east to west in the city is about 55 kilometers, and the narrowest part is only 19 kilometers; The maximum straight-line distance between north and south is 124 kilometers.
Taizhou has a subtropical humid monsoon climate, and monsoon circulation is the main factor that dominates the climate in the territory, with four distinct seasons and abundant rainfall. In winter, it is controlled by the polar metamorphic continental air mass, where the northwest airflow prevails and the weather is cold and dry. In summer, due to the influence of subtropical high, the southeasterly wind of the low latitude Pacific Ocean prevails, with high temperature and humidity, and rain and heat in the same season. In this season, there is continuous rainy weather in meteorology in May, June and July every year. Because it is the rainy season at this time, spring and autumn are the alternating periods of winter and summer monsoon. Spring is cold and warm, dry and wet, and the weather is changeable, while autumn is crisp. The area is also affected by the maritime climate, with abundant rainfall. The main disastrous weather in Taizhou includes: rainstorm, gale, continuous rain, thunderstorm, typhoon, tornado, hail, squall line, cold wave, frost, heavy snow and fog.
Taizhou riverside is offshore, with flat terrain, dense water network, fertile land, warm climate and rich products, which has good location advantages and resource conditions. Since the reform and opening up 21 years ago, Taizhou's social economy has experienced the fastest development period, and its comprehensive economic strength has been obviously enhanced. Hailing District (formerly county-level Taizhou City) ranks 21th among the first batch of 81 well-off cities in China, and four cities (districts) rank among the top 111 counties (cities, districts) in China, and Taizhou is named as a famous historical and cultural city in Jiangsu Province.
Taizhou is rich in agricultural resources, known as "land of plenty", "land of ginkgo biloba" and "land of aquatic products". It is an important national production base for commodity grain, high-quality cotton, lean pigs, fresh water products, high-quality ginkgo biloba and vegetable production and processing export base. Xinghua city was recognized as a national ecological demonstration zone by the State Environmental Protection Bureau, Jiangyan was recognized as a provincial ecological agriculture pilot county (city) by Jiangsu Province, and heheng village of Jiangyan was awarded the title of "Top 511 Global Environment" by the United Nations Environment Programme. Taizhou has a solid industrial economic foundation. At present, there are more than 34,111 industrial enterprises, including 1,183 enterprises above designated size, forming a pillar industry with electromechanical, chemical, pharmaceutical, shipbuilding and new materials as the main body. The production scale and market share of more than 111 products in the city are among the best in China, and a number of large enterprise groups such as Chunlan Group, Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group, Lingguang Group, Zhongdan Group, Xingda Steel Cord and New Century Shipbuilding have emerged. Among them, Chunlan (Group) Company is one of the 51 largest enterprise groups in China, and the total scale and benefit index of Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group ranks first among its peers in China. Taizhou's service industry has developed rapidly. There are 361 various markets in the city, including 25 with a market exceeding 111 million yuan. Traditional industries such as commerce and catering have continued to grow, basic industries such as transportation, post and telecommunications and municipal services have developed rapidly, and industries such as finance and insurance, information consultation, community service and real estate have risen rapidly.
administrative divisions of Taizhou
at the end of p>2111, Taizhou was divided into four cities and two districts, with 91 towns, 8 townships and 6 sub-district offices. Xinghua, Jingjiang, Taixing and Jiangyan have jurisdiction over 82 towns, 6 townships, 251 residents' committees and 1451 villagers' committees. Hailing District and gaogang district have jurisdiction over 9 towns, 2 townships, 6 sub-district offices, 87 residents' committees and 127 villagers' committees.
in p>2115, Taizhou city administered two municipal districts (Hailing and Gaogang) and managed four county-level cities (Jingjiang, Taixing, Jiangyan and Xinghua).
Taizhou covers an area of 5,794 square kilometers and has a population of 5 million (2114).
Hailing District covers an area of 211 square kilometers and has a population of 431,111. The postal code is 225311. No.26, Qianlu Road, District People's Government.
gaogang district covers an area of 224 square kilometers and has a population of 1.9 million. Postal code is 225321. District people's government in the port street.
Jingjiang covers an area of 665 square kilometers and has a population of 661,111. Postal code 214511. The Municipal People's Government is stationed in Jing Town.
Taixing covers an area of 1,256 square kilometers and has a population of 1.28 million. The postal code is 225411. The Municipal People's Government is located in Taixing Town.
Jiangyan covers an area of 1146 square kilometers and has a population of 911,111. The postal code is 225511. Municipal People's Government in Jiangyan Town.
xinghua city covers an area of 2,393 square kilometers and has a population of 1.55 million. Postal code is 225711. The Municipal People's Government is located in Zhaoyang Town.
* the area and population data here are based on the administrative division compendium of the people's Republic of China (2116).
the historical origin of Taizhou
Taizhou is an ancient historical and cultural city with a history of more than 2,111 years. In ancient times, it was called Haiyang and Hailing, and the county was set in the early Han Dynasty, the county was set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and the state was established in the Southern Tang Dynasty, meaning "peaceful country and people's security", and the name of Taizhou began from then on. Ancient Taizhou echoed with Guangling Yangzhou, Lanling Changzhou and Jinling Nanjing, and was known as "the ancient county of Han and Tang Dynasties and the famous area of Huaihai". Taizhou is rich in history and humanities, and famous talents come forth in large numbers. Shi Naian, the author of Water Margin, Wang Gen, the founder philosopher of Taizhou School, Zheng Banqiao, the representative of Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics, Mei Lanfang, a master of Peking Opera, Ding Wenjiang, a geologist, etc., are all outstanding representatives of Taizhou cultural celebrities in past dynasties. Yue Fei, an anti-gold hero, Fan Zhongyan, a politician and writer, and Qi Baishi, a master of calligraphy and painting, once worked in Taizhou, leaving a bright page for Taizhou's history.
in the Zhou and Qin dynasties, Taizhou was called Haiyang today. In the sixth year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (117 BC), Hailing County was located in the front, and Hailing County was established in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. In the southern Tang Dynasty, the ancestors prayed for "peace and prosperity", which has been inherited to this day because of its name "Taizhou". In the fifth year of Song Xining (1172), Taizhou belonged to Huainan East Road. At the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, he led Hailing Rugao to two counties and transferred to Yangzhou Road. At the beginning of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, Hailing County of the province entered Taizhou and led Rugao County, belonging to Yangzhou Prefecture. In the third year of Yongzheng in Qing Dynasty (1725), Rugao entered Tongzhou and Taizhou became a scattered state. In the first year of the Republic of China (1912), the abandoned state was a county, and Taizhou was renamed Taixian.
Taixing and Xinghua counties were established in the Five Dynasties, and Jingjiang county was established in the Ming Dynasty.
in the 38th year of the Republic of China (1949), on October 21th, Taizhou City was liberated, and Taizhou City was set as the designated city and Taixian County was set as the rural area. On April 21th of the same year, the Subei Administrative Office was established, with its administrative office in Taizhou, which has jurisdiction over five administrative regions and 41 counties (cities) in Taizhou, Yangzhou, Yancheng, Huaiyin and Nantong. Taizhou Administrative Region governs Taizhou City, Taixing County, Jingjiang City, Tai County, Hai 'an County, Rugao County, Dongtai County, Taipei County and other counties (cities).
In October, 1951, Taizhou Administrative Region and Yangzhou Administrative Region were merged into Taizhou Administrative Region, and the local specialized agency was located in Taizhou, which had jurisdiction over Taizhou City, Yangzhou City, Taixian County, Taixing County, Jingjiang County, Jiangdu County, Xinghua County, gaoyou county County, Baoying County, Yizheng County, Liuhe County (which was transferred from Chuxian County in northern Anhui Province to Jiangpu County on October, 1953) and other counties (cities). In February, 1953, Taizhou Agency in northern Jiangsu was renamed Yangzhou Administrative Office in Jiangsu Province. From May to October, 1951, and from October, 1959 to May, 1962, Taizhou City merged with Taixian County several times.
On July 9, 1996, with the approval of the State Council, Taizhou City at the county level was abolished and Taizhou City at the prefecture level was established, and four county-level cities, Taixing, Jiangyan, Jingjiang and Xinghua, which were managed by Yangzhou City, were placed under the custody of Taizhou City. Hailing District was established in the administrative area of Taizhou City, the former county level.
in p>1997, with the approval of the provincial people's government, five towns in Jiangyan, such as Sixiang, Baoxu, Tangwan, Baima and Yexu, and five towns in Taizhou, such as Gangkou, Diaopu, Yonganzhou, Tianhe and Xuzhuang, were placed under the jurisdiction of Hailing District.
In p>1997, with the approval of the State Council, gaogang district was newly established, and the district government was stationed in the port town; Jurisdiction from Hailing District designated ports, Diaopu, Xuzhuang, Tianhe, Yonganzhou, Baima and Yexu 7 townships.
population, nationality and religion in Taizhou
Taizhou has a pleasant climate, good agricultural production conditions, abundant water resources, convenient transportation, a long history of human habitation and developed culture and education, and is one of the densely populated areas in China and the world. By the end of 2111, the city's total population was 5.13 million, ranking seventh in the province. The population density of the city is 868.47 people per square kilometer.
according to the statistics of the fifth population census, the total registered population of Taizhou is 4,785,759. Among the permanent residents registered in the census, the number of registered permanent residents is 4,742,737, including 3,569,774 in agricultural registered permanent residence and 1,172,963 in agricultural registered permanent residence, and the ratio of agricultural to non-agricultural population is 3: 1. Among the total population of the city, there are 2,413,311 males, accounting for 51.22% of the total population; The female population is 2382449, accounting for 49.78% of the total population. The total population of our city is composed of 38 ethnic groups, and the Han population is 4779742, accounting for 99.87% of the total population. There are 6117 ethnic minorities, accounting for 1.13%. There are 8 ethnic minorities with a population of more than 211, including 1425 Tujia, 1291 Miao, 571 Zhuang, 554 Hui, 374 Buyi, 371 Dong, 267 Manchu and 222 Yi. The number of people with various education levels per 111,111 people is: 2379 with a college degree, 12,181 with a high school degree, 36,469 with a junior high school degree and 34,849 with a primary school degree. Among the population with various education levels, the university level accounts for 2.51%, the high school level accounts for 12.75%, the junior high school level accounts for 38.51%, and the primary school level accounts for 36.79%.
since p>1979, the national religious policy has been implemented, and some religious buildings have been restored and become venues for religious believers. Many religious figures have been elected as deputies to the Municipal People's Congress and CPPCC members respectively.