Xinzhou , ancient name Xiurong ( 秀荣 ), is a prefecture-level city occupying the north-central section of inner land Shanxi Province in the People's Republic of China , bordering Hebei to the east, Shaanxi to the west, and Inner Mongolia to the northwest. As of 2022, the city has a permanent population of 2,655,563.
21-643: As of 2024, there are 14 county-level administrative divisions under jurisdiction of Xinzhou, including 1 district , 1 county-level city , and 12 counties. The details of those county-level administrative divisions are as follows: Xinzhou has a continental, monsoon -influenced semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSk ), with cold, very dry, and somewhat long winters, and warm, somewhat humid summers. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from −9.1 °C (15.6 °F) in January to 22.8 °C (73.0 °F) in July, and
42-479: A sub-provincial city are sub-prefecture-level; and districts of a prefecture-level city are county-level . The term was also formerly used to refer to obsolete county-controlled districts (also known as district public office ). However, if the word district is encountered in the context of ancient Chinese history , then it is a translation for xian , another type of administrative division in China. Before
63-427: A sub-provincial city are sub-prefecture-level; and districts of a prefecture-level city are county-level . The term was also formerly used to refer to obsolete county-controlled districts (also known as district public office ). However, if the word district is encountered in the context of ancient Chinese history , then it is a translation for xian , another type of administrative division in China. Before
84-462: A district. After the 1990s, county-controlled districts began to be phased out, and their role was taken over by larger towns or townships created by merging smaller ones. At the end of 2014, there was just one county-controlled district left in China: (See Administrative divisions of China for how these two types of districts fit into the general administrative hierarchy of mainland China.) If
105-410: A district. After the 1990s, county-controlled districts began to be phased out, and their role was taken over by larger towns or townships created by merging smaller ones. At the end of 2014, there was just one county-controlled district left in China: (See Administrative divisions of China for how these two types of districts fit into the general administrative hierarchy of mainland China.) If
126-1183: A small primary school program (generally only one classroom per grade level) which is populated almost exclusively by the children of Yi Zhong Xue and Shi Yan Zhong Xue teachers. Districts of China Provinces Autonomous regions Sub-provincial autonomous prefectures Autonomous prefectures Leagues (Aimag) (abolishing) Prefectures Provincial-controlled cities Provincial-controlled counties Autonomous counties County-level cities Districts Ethnic districts Banners (Hoxu) Autonomous banners Shennongjia Forestry District Liuzhi Special District Wolong Special Administrative Region Workers and peasants districts Ethnic townships Towns Subdistricts Subdistrict bureaux Sum Ethnic sum County-controlled districts County-controlled district bureaux (obsolete) Management committees Town-level city Areas Villages · Gaqa · Ranches Village Committees Communities Capital cities New areas Autonomous administrative divisions National Central Cities History: before 1912 , 1912–49 , 1949–present The term district , in
147-446: Is a sub-county in China. A branch of a county government, a district public office (Chinese: 区公所 ; pinyin: Qū gōngsuǒ ) is the administrative office in a district; it is not a local government . A county-controlled district was once an important subdivision of a county all over China from the 1950s to 1990s. It was common for there to be about five to ten districts in a county, then about three to five towns and townships in
168-446: Is a sub-county in China. A branch of a county government, a district public office (Chinese: 区公所 ; pinyin: Qū gōngsuǒ ) is the administrative office in a district; it is not a local government . A county-controlled district was once an important subdivision of a county all over China from the 1950s to 1990s. It was common for there to be about five to ten districts in a county, then about three to five towns and townships in
189-642: Is one of four sacred mountain of Buddhist ( 中国佛教四圣山 ). Xinzhou has numerous public high schools. And Xin Zhou Di Yi Zhong Xue (Xin Zhou Number One High School), is considered the most prestigious public high school in this region. Another public high school of interest is the nearby laboratory high school. It functions as an extension of the Xin Zhou Normal University. The third famous high school
210-724: Is the Xin Zhou Shi Yan Zhong Xue (Xin Zhou Experimental High School). This school was initiated as a public-private partnership. The school is partially funded by the Chinese government, follows national educational standards, and maintains close ties (and even joint faculty) with Xin Zhou Yi Zhong Xue; however, it maintains a greater independence from the government than traditional public schools. The experimental school also runs
231-1061: The xian of China.) District (China)#County-controlled districts (obsolete) Provinces Autonomous regions Sub-provincial autonomous prefectures Autonomous prefectures Leagues (Aimag) (abolishing) Prefectures Provincial-controlled cities Provincial-controlled counties Autonomous counties County-level cities Districts Ethnic districts Banners (Hoxu) Autonomous banners Shennongjia Forestry District Liuzhi Special District Wolong Special Administrative Region Workers and peasants districts Ethnic townships Towns Subdistricts Subdistrict bureaux Sum Ethnic sum County-controlled districts County-controlled district bureaux (obsolete) Management committees Town-level city Areas Villages · Gaqa · Ranches Village Committees Communities Capital cities New areas Autonomous administrative divisions National Central Cities History: before 1912 , 1912–49 , 1949–present The term district , in
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#1732765963547252-684: The 1980s, cities in China were administrative divisions containing mostly urban, built-up areas, with very little farmland, except for the immediate suburbs in order to ensure a large supply of food or raw materials. As a result, districts were also mostly urban or suburban in nature. After the 1980s, prefectures began to be replaced with prefecture-level cities . From then on, "cities" in mainland China became just like any other administrative division, containing urban areas, towns, villages, and farmland. These cities are subdivided into districts, counties , autonomous counties , and county-level cities . At
273-633: The 1980s, cities in China were administrative divisions containing mostly urban, built-up areas, with very little farmland, except for the immediate suburbs in order to ensure a large supply of food or raw materials. As a result, districts were also mostly urban or suburban in nature. After the 1980s, prefectures began to be replaced with prefecture-level cities . From then on, "cities" in mainland China became just like any other administrative division, containing urban areas, towns, villages, and farmland. These cities are subdivided into districts, counties , autonomous counties , and county-level cities . At
294-483: The annual mean is 8.51 °C (47.3 °F). Typifying the influence of the East Asian Monsoon , close to three-fourths of the annual 428 millimetres (16.9 in) of precipitation occurs from June to September. According to the seventh national census of Xinzhou, the prefecture city had 2,689,700 inhabitants in 2020, of whom the built-up (or metro) area was home to 1,446,400 inhabitants. Contrasting to
315-444: The context of China , is used to refer to several unrelated political divisions in both ancient and modern China. In the modern context, district ( 区 ), formally city-governed district , city-controlled district , or municipal district ( 市辖区 ), are subdivisions of a municipality or a prefecture-level city . The rank of a district derives from the rank of its city. Districts of a municipality are prefecture-level ; districts of
336-444: The context of China , is used to refer to several unrelated political divisions in both ancient and modern China. In the modern context, district ( 区 ), formally city-governed district , city-controlled district , or municipal district ( 市辖区 ), are subdivisions of a municipality or a prefecture-level city . The rank of a district derives from the rank of its city. Districts of a municipality are prefecture-level ; districts of
357-611: The previous census conducted in 2000 , there is a decline of 378,000 inhabitants (-12.32%, or -1.31% annually). Xinzhou is the eighth populous city in Shanxi. The illiteracy rate of Xinzhou is 2.39%, a 1.13% decrease since 2010 . Xinzhou’s sex ratio is 106:100 (Woman is 100). Dai County is home to the AAAAA-rated Yanmen Pass , a mountain pass hosting a major fortification along the Great Wall . And Mount Wutai
378-1155: The same time, counties and county-level cities began to be replaced with districts, especially after 1990. From then onwards, districts were no longer strictly urban entities—some districts today are just like counties, with large towns and townships under them governing rural areas. A regular district under a municipality or prefecture-level city . A type of city districts that are specially created for ethnic minorities . Currently there are five such "ethnic districts": three in Henan , one in Heilongjiang , and one in Inner Mongolia . One county-level special district, located in Guizhou . One special sub-prefectural-level forestry district, located in Hubei . A county-controlled district , sometimes translated as county-governed district ; county district ; or sub-county (Chinese: 县辖区，区 ; pinyin: Xiànxiáqū, Qū )
399-876: The same time, counties and county-level cities began to be replaced with districts, especially after 1990. From then onwards, districts were no longer strictly urban entities—some districts today are just like counties, with large towns and townships under them governing rural areas. A regular district under a municipality or prefecture-level city . A type of city districts that are specially created for ethnic minorities . Currently there are five such "ethnic districts": three in Henan , one in Heilongjiang , and one in Inner Mongolia . One county-level special district, located in Guizhou . One special sub-prefectural-level forestry district, located in Hubei . A county-controlled district , sometimes translated as county-governed district ; county district ; or sub-county (Chinese: 县辖区，区 ; pinyin: Xiànxiáqū, Qū )
420-422: The word "district" is encountered in the context of ancient Chinese history , then the word is a translation for xian , another type of administrative division in China. Xian has been translated using several English terms. In the context of ancient history, "district" and "prefecture" are commonly used, while "county" is used for more contemporary contexts. (See Counties of China for more information on
441-422: The word "district" is encountered in the context of ancient Chinese history , then the word is a translation for xian , another type of administrative division in China. Xian has been translated using several English terms. In the context of ancient history, "district" and "prefecture" are commonly used, while "county" is used for more contemporary contexts. (See Counties of China for more information on
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