Guangyuan
Guangyuan
广元市 | |
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 Location of Guangyuan in Sichuan | |
  Guangyuan Location of the city center in Sichuan | |
| Coordinates (Guangyuan municipal government): 32°26′10″N 105°50′38″E / 32.436°N 105.844°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Sichuan |
| Municipal seat | Lizhou District |
| Area | |
• Total | 16,313.78 km2 (6,298.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,305,657 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| GDP[1] | |
| • Total | CN¥ 60.5 billion US$ 9.7 billion |
| • Per capita | CN¥ 23,263 US$ 3,735 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 628017 |
| Area code | 0839 |
| ISO 3166 code | CN-SC-08 |
| Website | www |
Guangyuan (simplified Chinese: 广元; traditional Chinese: 廣元; pinyin: Guǎngyuán; Wade–Giles: Kuang-yüan) is a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, China, bordering the provinces of Shaanxi to the northeast and Gansu to the northwest. Guangyuan City is located on the northern edge of the Sichuan Basin, on the upper reaches of the Jialing River, and is the junction of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces.[2]The city has a population of 2,305,657 as of the 2020 census.[3]
Located roughly between the provincial capitals Chengdu, Lanzhou, Xi'an and Chongqing municipality, it is considered the northern gateway to Sichuan.[4] It is an ancient city, notable for its relics and tombs.
History
[edit]Formerly known as Lizhou (利州, or Li prefecture), Guangyuan was the birthplace of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule directly as emperor.[5]
On 12 May 2008, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake occurred. 4,822 people were killed, 28,245 injured, and 125 missing in the city as of 7 June 2008.[6]
Economy
[edit]Guangyuan's economy is based on a diverse array of heavy industry, as well as mining and agriculture.[citation needed] Plant 821, a former large plutonium producing reactor, now used to process nuclear waste, is located near Guangyuan.[7] The city is an important production center for traditional Chinese medicine.[8]
Administrative divisions
[edit]As of March 2024, Guangyuan City has jurisdiction over 3 districts and 4 counties.[9]
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| Name | Hanzi | Hanyu Pinyin | Population (2010) | Area (km²) | Density (/km²) |
| Lizhou District | 利州区 | Lìzhōu Qū | 516,424 | 1,482 | 348 |
| Zhaohua District | 昭化区 | Zhāohuà Qū | 168,489 | 1,435 | 117 |
| Chaotian District | 朝天区 | Cháotiān Qū | 174,333 | 1,618 | 108 |
| Wangcang County | 旺苍县 | Wàngcāng Xiàn | 385,787 | 2,976 | 130 |
| Qingchuan County | 青川县 | Qīngchuān Xiàn | 222,253 | 3,269 | 68 |
| Jiange County | 剑阁县 | Jiàngé Xiàn | 457,656 | 3,204 | 142 |
| Cangxi County | 苍溪县 | Cāngxī Xiàn | 559,181 | 2,330 | 240 |
Climate
[edit]Guangyuan has a subtropical humid monsoon climate with distinct four seasons, abundant rainfall, mild and humid weather, with an average annual rainfall of about 1,600 mm and an average annual temperature of 16.1°C.[10]It has the characteristics of large regional differences, significant three-dimensional climate, and prominent seasonal changes.[11]
| Climate data for Guangyuan, elevation 545 m (1,788 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 19.5 (67.1) |
26.0 (78.8) |
32.8 (91.0) |
35.2 (95.4) |
36.8 (98.2) |
38.7 (101.7) |
40.5 (104.9) |
40.9 (105.6) |
36.6 (97.9) |
31.0 (87.8) |
26.3 (79.3) |
19.2 (66.6) |
40.9 (105.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 9.6 (49.3) |
12.4 (54.3) |
17.4 (63.3) |
23.4 (74.1) |
27.4 (81.3) |
30.1 (86.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.2 (88.2) |
26.2 (79.2) |
21.2 (70.2) |
16.2 (61.2) |
10.8 (51.4) |
21.4 (70.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 5.4 (41.7) |
8.1 (46.6) |
12.3 (54.1) |
17.6 (63.7) |
21.7 (71.1) |
24.8 (76.6) |
26.5 (79.7) |
26.0 (78.8) |
21.6 (70.9) |
16.8 (62.2) |
11.8 (53.2) |
6.8 (44.2) |
16.6 (61.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2.4 (36.3) |
5.0 (41.0) |
8.5 (47.3) |
13.3 (55.9) |
17.2 (63.0) |
20.6 (69.1) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.3 (72.1) |
18.6 (65.5) |
14.1 (57.4) |
8.7 (47.7) |
3.9 (39.0) |
13.1 (55.6) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −4.5 (23.9) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
2.7 (36.9) |
8.3 (46.9) |
14.5 (58.1) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.0 (59.0) |
11.7 (53.1) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 4.7 (0.19) |
9.3 (0.37) |
17.5 (0.69) |
49.2 (1.94) |
90.5 (3.56) |
124.5 (4.90) |
247.1 (9.73) |
147.4 (5.80) |
138.0 (5.43) |
57.0 (2.24) |
19.3 (0.76) |
4.2 (0.17) |
908.7 (35.78) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 4.3 | 5.1 | 7.3 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 14.6 | 13.2 | 13.5 | 12.3 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 115 |
| Average snowy days | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 63 | 63 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 68 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 75 | 70 | 66 | 68 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 71.4 | 68.4 | 98.5 | 132.3 | 147.7 | 133.1 | 140.2 | 155.1 | 86.7 | 79.4 | 78.0 | 76.1 | 1,266.9 |
| Percentage possible sunshine | 22 | 22 | 26 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administration[12][13] all-time extreme temperature[14] | |||||||||||||
Transport
[edit]Located roughly between the provincial capitals Chengdu, Chongqing, Lanzhou, Xi'an, Guangyuan is an important traffic hub in northern Sichuan.[15] The city has a port on the Jialing River, which is the closest inland port to Northwest China, and navigable all the way the east coast.[16]
- China National Highway 212
- G5 Beijing–Kunming Expressway
- G5012 Enguang Expressway
- G75 Lanzhou–Haikou Expressway
- Baoji–Chengdu railway (part of the main route from Chengdu to Xi'an and Beijing)
- Xi'an–Chengdu high-speed railway (completed in December 2017)
- Lanzhou–Chongqing high-speed railway It is a north-south railway trunk line starting from Lanzhou in the north and ending in Chongqing in the south, passing through cities such as Lanzhou, Dingxi, Longnan, Tongnan, Tongliang, and Chongqing. The total length of the line is about 800 kilometers.[17]
- Guangyuan Panlong Airport Its geographical coordinates are 32°23'28"N 105°42'07"E.[18]
Cuisine
[edit]Guangyuan is known for Wangcang noodles.[19]
Guangyuan walnut shortbread, also known as walnut cake, tastes crispy, crunchy, fragrant and sweet, with an excellent taste.[20]
Tofu pudding: Guangyuan’s tofu pudding is usually savory, with coriander, peanuts and chili oil, and has a unique flavor.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ 四川省统计局、国家统计局四川调查总队 (2016). 《四川统计年鉴－2016》. China Statistics Press. ISBN 978-7-5037-7871-1.
- ^ "文旅新探丨四川广元：徒步古蜀道-新华网". www.news.cn. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "广元市第七次全国人口普查公报". 17 June 2021.
- ^ Chris Parker. "Guangyuan--An up and coming tourist destination".
- ^ "Welcome to Guangyuan". Lonely Planet.
- ^ "Guangyuan Government Held 20th News Conference for the Earthquake on June 7" (in Chinese (China)). Official website of Guangyuan Government. 8 June 2008. Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- ^ "广元821核军工厂的昨天与今天". xw.qq.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "New Material Industry". The People's Government of Guangyuan.
- ^ "广元市朝天区行政区划基础信息台账-政府信息公开-广元市朝天区人民政府". www.gyct.gov.cn. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "广元 - 气象数据 -中国天气网". www.weather.com.cn. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "朝天区地理及气候介绍-政府信息公开-广元市朝天区人民政府". www.gyct.gov.cn. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Extreme Temperatures Around the World". Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Endowed City Next To Shu Path".
- ^ "四川省广元港苍溪港区正式开通集装箱班轮-新华网". sc.news.cn. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "兰渝铁路（及连接线） - 高速铁路线路". journey.china-emu.cn. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "广元盘龙机场(GYS,ZUGU)|广元机场|Guang Yuan Airport-世界机场-通用运费网". www.ufsoo.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "旺苍手工挂面-利州区人民政府". www.lzq.gov.cn. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ 网易 (17 July 2022). "四川广元最有名的6大特色美食，每1种都让人垂涎欲滴，你都吃过吗". www.163.com. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "四川都有哪些特色美食". post.smzdm.com. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
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