Pingyang County
In this article, we will address the topic of Pingyang County, which has gained great relevance in various areas. Pingyang County is a topic that has aroused the interest of specialists and the general public, generating debate and discussion around its implications and consequences. Over the years, Pingyang County has been evolving and acquiring new aspects that require an in-depth analysis. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to thoroughly understand all aspects related to Pingyang County, and in this article we will delve into its meaning, its impact on society and the possible alternatives to address it effectively.
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Pingyang
平阳县 | |
|---|---|
 Location of Pingyang in Wenzhou | |
  Pingyang Location of the seat in Zhejiang | |
| Coordinates: 27°39′43″N 120°33′57″E / 27.6619°N 120.5658°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| Prefecture-level city | Wenzhou |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,042.21 km2 (402.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 878,700 |
| • Density | 840/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Pingyang County (simplified Chinese: 平阳县; traditional Chinese: 平陽縣; pinyin: Píngyáng Xiàn, Wenzhounese:ben yi) is a county in the prefecture-level city of Wenzhou, located along the southern coast of Zhejiang province, China. There are two main cities with many surrounding villages in Pingyang. The two main settlements are called Aojiang and Kunyang (Kunyang is commonly called Pingyang, however Pingyang is also the name of the county). Aojiang is located ten minutes outside of Kunyang and the various villages and area's that are also classified as part of Pingyang county extend for about a 1-hour radius.
Administrative divisions
Towns:[1]
- Kunyang (昆阳镇), Aojiang (鳌江镇), Shuitou (水头镇), Xiaojiang (萧江镇), Tengjiao (腾蛟镇), Wanquan (万全镇), Mabu (麻步镇), Shunxi (顺溪镇), Shanmen (山门镇), Nanya (南雁镇)
The only township is Qingjie She Ethnic Township (青街畲族乡). Pingyang county also administrates the popular local tourist destination, Nanji Island (南麂岛).
Climate
| Climate data for Pingyang, elevation 5 m (16 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) | 23.2 (73.8) |
27.5 (81.5) |
30.8 (87.4) |
32.7 (90.9) |
35.7 (96.3) |
38.5 (101.3) |
40.4 (104.7) |
37.5 (99.5) |
36.4 (97.5) |
32.6 (90.7) |
29.0 (84.2) |
25.3 (77.5) |
40.4 (104.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 12.0 (53.6) |
13.1 (55.6) |
15.9 (60.6) |
21.0 (69.8) |
25.3 (77.5) |
28.7 (83.7) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.0 (89.6) |
28.8 (83.8) |
24.8 (76.6) |
20.2 (68.4) |
15.1 (59.2) |
22.5 (72.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 8.1 (46.6) |
9.2 (48.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
16.8 (62.2) |
21.4 (70.5) |
25.2 (77.4) |
28.7 (83.7) |
28.4 (83.1) |
25.2 (77.4) |
20.5 (68.9) |
15.8 (60.4) |
10.7 (51.3) |
18.5 (65.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 5.2 (41.4) |
6.3 (43.3) |
9.1 (48.4) |
13.8 (56.8) |
18.5 (65.3) |
22.4 (72.3) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.4 (77.7) |
22.2 (72.0) |
16.9 (62.4) |
12.3 (54.1) |
7.4 (45.3) |
15.4 (59.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −3.7 (25.3) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
4.3 (39.7) |
10.0 (50.0) |
13.4 (56.1) |
17.7 (63.9) |
20.2 (68.4) |
13.7 (56.7) |
6.0 (42.8) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−4.1 (24.6) |
−4.1 (24.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 68.0 (2.68) |
86.9 (3.42) |
147.9 (5.82) |
140.1 (5.52) |
184.6 (7.27) |
268.3 (10.56) |
198.5 (7.81) |
272.8 (10.74) |
197.6 (7.78) |
85.8 (3.38) |
80.8 (3.18) |
60.4 (2.38) |
1,791.7 (70.54) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 13.7 | 14.0 | 18.4 | 16.9 | 17.1 | 17.7 | 12.9 | 15.6 | 13.1 | 8.5 | 10.1 | 11.0 | 169 |
| Average snowy days | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 78 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 80 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 104.8 | 100.0 | 107.2 | 130.3 | 140.5 | 140.0 | 240.8 | 220.3 | 178.4 | 176.0 | 131.4 | 127.7 | 1,797.4 |
| Percentage possible sunshine | 32 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 57 | 55 | 49 | 50 | 41 | 40 | 41 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administration[2][3] | |||||||||||||
Religious Persecution
Pingyang made international headlines in March 2017 when local Christian pastor, Huang Yizi was jailed for a year for protesting at the enforced removal of a cross from Pingyang's Salvation church. 50 people were arrested during the protest.[4]
References
- ^ "温州市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org" (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "Christian Pastor in China Gets One-Year Prison Term in Battle Over Crosses - 纽约时报中文网 国际纵览". cn.nytimes.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-01.