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Zhushan County
Zhushan County () is a county in Shiyan, northwestern Hubei province, China, bordering Shaanxi province to the north and Chongqing municipality to the south. The county spans an area of , and has a population of 417,079 as of 2010. Toponymy Emperor Fei of the ancient state of Western Wei named the county Zhushan (), meaning bamboo mountain. History The area of present-day Zhushan County belonged to the Chu State until 611 BCE. After this time, it belonged to the . In 1377, it placed under , and remained there until the establishment of in 1476. Republic of China In 1914, the area was reorganized as . In 1932, the Republic of China introduced , and the county belonged to the 11th Administrative Inspectorate of Hubei Province. People's Republic of China On, January 20, 1948, the area was taken by the People's Liberation Army. In 1949, it was organized into the , which was renamed to Yunyang Prefecture in April 1950. In January 1953, the area was moved to the . In 196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Postal Code Of China
Postal codes in the People's Republic of China () are postal codes used by China Post for the delivery of letters and goods within mainland China. China Post uses a six-digit all-numerical system with four tiers: the first tier, composed of the first two digits, show the province, province-equivalent municipality, or autonomous region; the second tier, composed of the third digit, shows the postal zone within the province, municipality or autonomous region; the fourth digit serves as the third tier, which shows the postal office within prefectures or prefecture-level cities; the last two digits are the fourth tier, which indicates the specific mailing area for delivery. The range 000000–009999 was originally marked for Taiwan (The Republic of China) but is not used because it not under the control of the People's Republic of China. Mail to ROC is treated as international mail, and uses postal codes set forth by Chunghwa Post. Codes starting from 999 are the internal codes use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang County
Fang County or Fangxian () is a county of northwestern Hubei province, People's Republic of China. It is under the administration of Shiyan City. The county spans an area of , and has a population of 390,991 as of 2010. History During the Spring and Autumn period, the region was known as Fangzhu (). During the Warring States period, the area belonged to the State of Chu. The area was incorporated as Fangling County () during the Qin dynasty, where it belonged to the . In 636 CE, the area of present-day Fang County was organized as . In 1277, Fang Prefecture was changed to Fang County, which it has remained since. It was placed under the jurisdiction of . In 1476, Xiangyang Fu was changed to . Republic of China Upon the establishment of the Republic of China, the area was placed under the jurisdiction of . In 1931, the area was re-organized as the 11th of Hubei Province. In 1936, it was changed to be under the 8th Administrative Inspectorate of Hubei Province. People's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Village-level Division
The administrative divisions of China have consisted of several levels since ancient times, due to China's large population and geographical area. The constitution of China provides for three levels of government. However in practice, there are five levels of local government; the provincial (province, autonomous region, municipality, and special administrative region), prefecture, county, township, and village. Since the 17th century, provincial boundaries in China have remained largely static. Major changes since then have been the reorganisation of provinces in the northeast after the establishment of the People's Republic of China and the formation of autonomous regions, based on Soviet ethnic policies. The provinces serve an important cultural role in China, as people tend to identify with their native province. Levels The Constitution of China provides for three levels: the provincial, the county level, and the township level. However, in practice, there are four levels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Township-level Divisions
The administrative divisions of China have consisted of several levels since ancient times, due to China's large population and geographical area. The constitution of China provides for three levels of government. However in practice, there are five levels of local government; the provincial (province, autonomous region, municipality, and special administrative region), prefecture, county, township, and village. Since the 17th century, provincial boundaries in China have remained largely static. Major changes since then have been the reorganisation of provinces in the northeast after the establishment of the People's Republic of China and the formation of autonomous regions, based on Soviet ethnic policies. The provinces serve an important cultural role in China, as people tend to identify with their native province. Levels The Constitution of China provides for three levels: the provincial, the county level, and the township level. However, in practice, there are four levels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Bureau Of Statistics Of China
The National Bureau of Statistics (), abbreviated as NBS, is an deputy-cabinet level agency directly under the State Council of the People's Republic of China. It is responsible for collection, investigation, research and publication of statistics concerning the nation's economy, population and other aspects of the society. Ning Jizhe is the commissioner of the bureau since 2016. Responsibilities The bureau's authority and responsibilities are defined in ''China's Statistics Law''. It is responsible for the research of the nation's overall statistics and oversee the operations of its local counterparts. Organizations The bureau is led by a commissioner, with several deputy commissioners (currently four), a chief methodologist, a chief economist, and a chief information officer. It is composed of 18 departments, oversees 12 affiliated institutions and manages 32 survey organizations stationed in respective provinces. It also operates China Statistics Press. The national b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Townships Of China
Townships (), formally township-level divisions (), are the basic level (fourth-level administrative units) of political divisions in China. They are similar to municipalities and communes in other countries and in turn may contain village committees and villages. In 1995 there were 29,502 townships and 17,532 towns (a total of 47,034 township-level divisions) in China. Much like other levels of government in mainland China, the township's governance is divided between the Communist Party Township Secretary, and the "county magistrate" (). The township party secretary, along with the township's party committee, determines policy. The magistrate is in charge of administering the daily affairs of government and executing policies as determined by the party committee. A township official is the lowest-level ranked official in the civil service hierarchy; in practice, however, the township party secretary and magistrate can amass high levels of personal power. A township government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Towns Of China
When referring to political divisions of China, town is the standard English translation of the Chinese (traditional: ; ). The Constitution of the People's Republic of China classifies towns as third-level administrative units, along with for example townships (). A township is typically smaller in population and more remote than a town. Similarly to a higher-level administrative units, the borders of a town would typically include an urban core (a small town with the population on the order of 10,000 people), as well as rural area with some villages (, or ). Map representation A typical provincial map would merely show a town as a circle centered at its urban area and labeled with its name, while a more detailed one (e.g., a map of a single county-level division) would also show the borders dividing the county or county-level city into towns () and/or township () and subdistrict (街道) units. The town in which the county level government, and usually the division's mai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wuxi County
Wuxi County () is a county of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China, bordering Shaanxi to the north and Hubei to the northeast and east. Sitting at the upper reaches of Daning River and the southern slopes of the central Daba Mountains. It is best known for its scenic views and its preserved witchcraft culture. Wuxi County is noted as a major tourism site of Chongqing. Administrative divisions Wuxi County has 2 subdistricts and numerous towns and townships: Former township: * Zhonggang () Geography The vast majority of Wuxi's land area is mountainous. With a wet abundant precipitation, Wuxi County is suitable for many plants to grow, the local products are medicine nectar, starch, bacon, dried fruit, vegetables and antler. Climate Economy Total economy performance in 2013 is good and growth rate is accelerating. Total GDP is 9.01 billion yuan in 2013. Farming in Wuxi County Major products include rice, corn, potato, sweet potato, cotton, bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shennongjia
Shennongjia Forestry District () is a county-level administrative unit (a "forestry district") in northwestern Hubei province, People's Republic of China, directly subordinated to the provincial government. It occupies in western Hubei, and, as of 2007 had the resident population estimated at 74,000 (with the ''registered'' population of 79,976). On July 17, 2016, Hubei Shennongjia was listed as a World Heritage Site, the 50th World Heritage Site in China, because of its exceptional floral and faunal biodiversity and its protection of many rare, endangered, and endemic species. The population is predominantly (95%) Han Chinese, the remaining 5% being mostly Tujia. Administration The administrative status of Shennongjia is rather unusual, in that it is the only county-level administrative unit of the People's Republic of China designated a "forestry district" (), rather than a more usual county or county-level city. Shennongjia's status within Hubei is also somewhat unusual, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xunyang County
Xunyang (; formerly written as () until 1964) is a county-level city in the south of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Hubei province to the northeast and southeast. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Ankang. Its administrative seat is in the town of . The county covers an area of , and has a population of 450,122 as of 2019. History During the Spring and Autumn period, the area of present-day Xunyang County belonged to the State of Chu. In the Warring States period, the area was incorporated as . In 312 BCE, Xunyang County was taken by the State of Qin following the . Later, the area became part of the Han Dynasty, where it was placed under the . During the Qing Dynasty, the area belonged to the . From 1914 to 1928, the area belonged to . From 1928 to 1949, the area was directly administered by Shaanxi Province. Since the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the county has belonged to Ankang. In 1964, its name was changed f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhuxi County
Zhuxi County () is a county in the northwest of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, bordering Shaanxi to the west and Chongqing to the southwest. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Shiyan. The county spans an area of , and has a population of 315,259 as of 2010. Toponymy The name Zhuxi County is named for the Zhuxi River, whose name () was derived from the large amounts of bamboo forests which bordered both sides of the river. History The area of present-day Zhuxi County once belong to the Chu State. Part of the remains of the , which possibly date back to the 3rd century BCE. Zhuxi County was established in 1476 under the reign of the Chenghua Emperor. In 1914, it was placed under the jurisdiction of . In 1932, the Republic of China introduced , and the county was assigned to the 11th Administrative Inspectorate of Hubei Province. In 1936, it was re-assigned to the 8th Administrative Inspectorate of Hubei Province. In 1949, under the Peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
