Lingwu
Lingwu (simplified Chinese: 灵武市; traditional Chinese: 靈武市; pinyin: Língwǔ Shì, Xiao'erjing: لِئٍوُ شِ) is a county-level city of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Southwest China, it is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Yinchuan. It is the most important industrial city of Ningxia. Lingwu spans an area of 3,846 square kilometres (1,485 sq mi),[1] and according to the 2010 Chinese census, Lingwu has a population of 261,677.[2]
Lingwu
灵武市 · لِئٍوُ شِ | |
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 Location of Lingwu in Yinchuan | |
  Lingwu Location in Ningxia | |
| Coordinates: 38.103°N 106.340°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Region | Ningxia |
| Prefecture-level city | Yinchuan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,009.04 km2 (1,161.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 261,677 |
| • Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Toponymy
Lingwu was historically known as Lingzhou (simplified Chinese: 灵州; traditional Chinese: 靈州; pinyin: Língzhōu, Xiao'erjing: لِئٍجِوْ).[3]
History
During the Warring States period, the area was absorbed into the Qin dynasty under Beidi Commandery.[2] The area was first incorporated into the Han dynasty in 191 BCE by Emperor Hui.[2][3] In 437 CE, under the Northern Wei, the area was incorporated as Bogulu Town.[2] In 526 CE, Bogulu Town was renamed as Lingzhou.[2] In 756 CE, during the Tang dynasty, Emperor Suzong fled to Lingzhou during the Anshi Rebellion,[2] where he ascended the throne with the aid of loyal bureaucrats and military supporters, only notifying his father Xuanzong after the fact. Lingzhou became part of the Western Xia in 1038.[2] It was besieged by Genghis Khan in November 1226.
On May 20, 1996, Lingwu was upgraded from a county to a county-level city.[2] On October 25, 2002, Lingwu was transferred from the prefecture-level city of Wuzhong to Yinchuan.[2]
Geography
The western border of Lingwu is formed by the Yellow River.[1]
Climate
Lingwu's climate is arid, with little precipitation and high levels of sunshine.[1]
| Climate data for Lingwu (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 12.9 (55.2) |
21.1 (70.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
34.3 (93.7) |
36.0 (96.8) |
36.6 (97.9) |
37.5 (99.5) |
36.3 (97.3) |
35.2 (95.4) |
29.0 (84.2) |
24.3 (75.7) |
16.0 (60.8) |
37.5 (99.5) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 0.8 (33.4) |
5.9 (42.6) |
12.9 (55.2) |
20.6 (69.1) |
25.2 (77.4) |
28.9 (84.0) |
30.4 (86.7) |
28.7 (83.7) |
24.2 (75.6) |
18.0 (64.4) |
9.2 (48.6) |
2.1 (35.8) |
17.2 (63.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −7.0 (19.4) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
4.8 (40.6) |
12.4 (54.3) |
17.6 (63.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
23.7 (74.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
16.3 (61.3) |
9.0 (48.2) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
9.6 (49.2) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −13.3 (8.1) |
−9.2 (15.4) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
4.3 (39.7) |
9.4 (48.9) |
14.2 (57.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
15.5 (59.9) |
9.8 (49.6) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−10.5 (13.1) |
2.8 (37.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −26.5 (−15.7) |
−26.6 (−15.9) |
−20.4 (−4.7) |
−8.3 (17.1) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
4.6 (40.3) |
8.8 (47.8) |
4.8 (40.6) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
−17.8 (0.0) |
−25.1 (−13.2) |
−26.6 (−15.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 1.3 (0.05) |
2.1 (0.08) |
5.2 (0.20) |
11.1 (0.44) |
19.4 (0.76) |
27.4 (1.08) |
39.0 (1.54) |
40.9 (1.61) |
30.1 (1.19) |
12.1 (0.48) |
4.4 (0.17) |
1.0 (0.04) |
194 (7.64) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 1.5 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 48 |
| Average snowy days | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 9.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 53 | 46 | 42 | 39 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 70 | 71 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 56 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 209.0 | 210.1 | 249.5 | 271.1 | 301.5 | 298.0 | 295.0 | 267.0 | 225.6 | 237.7 | 215.6 | 213.2 | 2,993.3 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 69 | 72 | 72 | 68 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administration[4][5] | |||||||||||||
Administrative divisions
Lingwu administers one subdistrict, six towns, two townships and one other township-level division.[6]
Towns
The city's six towns are:
Townships
The city's two townships are:
- Wutongshu Township (梧桐树乡, وُطْوشُ ثِيَانْ), and
- Baitugang Township (白土岗乡, بَيْتُقَانْ ثِيَانْ).[6]
Other township-level divisions
The city also administers the township-level division of:
- Lingwu Farm (灵武农场, لِئٍوُ نْوچَانْ).[6]
Demographics
Lingwu's population was reported as 261,677 in the 2010 Chinese census.[2] In the 2000 Chinese census, the city's population was 249,890.[2] The city has a Hui majority population.
Economy
The city has significant coal, natural gas, and petroleum reserves.[3] Lingwu has a proven coal reserve of 27.3 billion tons.[3]
Lingwu also has a significant agricultural sector, with rice, wheat, corn, and jujubes all being grown in the city.[3] The city is well known for its "Lingwu long jujube" (Chinese: 灵武长枣).[3] This fruit has proven to be one of Ningxia's most popular agricultural products, producing an income of over 10 million yuan per year.[7]
Notable sites
- Zhenhe Pagoda (Chinese: 镇河塔)[1]
- Shuidonggou Ruins[1]
- Portions of the Ming Great Wall[1]
See also
- Empress Erzhu (Yuan Ye's wife)
- Gao Huan
- Lingwulong, named after Lingwu
- Yuwen Tai
References
- 灵武市概况地图 [Lingwu Overview]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2016-07-19. Archived from the original on 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- 灵武市历史沿革 [Lingwu Organizational History]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2016-07-19. Archived from the original on 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- 灵武概况 [Lingwu Overview] (in Chinese). Lingwu Municipal People's Government. 2021-01-05. Archived from the original on 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- 2020年统计用区划代码 [2020 Statistical Division Codes] (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of China. 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- Liu, Chengjun; Tang, Yi (2006-09-25). 灵武长枣正向规模化、标准化和产业化方向发展 [Lingwu long jujube is developing towards scale, standardization and industrialization] (in Chinese). Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China. Archived from the original on 2012-11-27. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
External links
- Lingwu Government Website (2021) (Chinese)
- Lingwu Government Website (2007) (Chinese)
- Satellite map of Lingwu