Zaoyang () is a city in the north of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, bordering Henan province to the north. Administratively, it is a county-level city under the administration of Xiangyang. At the 2010 census its population was 1,004,741 inhabitants even though its built-up (''or metro'') area is much smaller.

History

Remains dating back to the Warring States period (771 - 221 BCE) have been found near the city. Zaoyang was the site of two major battles during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Battle of Suixian-Zaoyang and the

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Geography and climate

Zaoyang's administrative area spans in latitude 31° 40'−32° 40' N, or and in longitude 112° 30'−113° 00' N, or . Zaoyang has a monsoon-influenced, four season

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( Köppen ''Cwa''), with cold, damp (but comparatively dry), winters, and hot, humid summers. Monthly daily averages range from in January to in July, with an annual mean temperature of . Precipitation peaks from May to August. The city receives an average 2,100 hours of sunshine per year.

Administrative divisions

Three subdistricts: * Beicheng Subdistrict (), Nancheng Subdistrict (), Huancheng Subdistrict () Twelve towns: *

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Transport

Zaoyang is served by the Hankou–Danjiangkou Railway.

Notable people

* Emperor Guangwu of Han, creator of the Eastern Han dynasty, born in Zaoyang in 5 BCE. * Nie Haisheng, Flight Engineer of China's 2005 Shenzhou 6 manned spacecraft expedition, born in Zaoyang in 1964.

References

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