Xinxiang County

Xinxiang County (simplified Chinese: 新乡县; traditional Chinese: 新鄉縣; pinyin: Xīnxiāng Xiàn) is a county in Xinxiang, Henan Province. It is situated in the center of the northern Henan Plateau. The Taihang Mountains are to the north, and the Yellow River is to the south.[3] The area is 365 km2 (141 sq mi) with a population of 310,000 in 2002. The postal code is 453700.

Xinxiang
新乡县
County
Xinxiang is located in Henan
Xinxiang
Xinxiang
Location of the seat in Henan
Coordinates: 35°11′28″N 113°48′18″E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceHenan
Prefecture-level cityXinxiang
Area
[1]
 • Total365 km2 (141 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[2]
 • Total347,900
 • Density950/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
453700

The county dates back to the Sui dynasty (AD 581–618).

Administrative divisions

As 2012, this county is divided to 6 towns, 1 townships and 1 other.[4]

Towns
  • Zhaipo (翟坡镇)
  • Xiaoji (小冀镇)
  • Qiliying (七里营镇)
  • Langgongmiao (郎公庙镇)
  • Guguzhai (古固寨镇)
  • Dazhaoying (大召营镇)
Townships
  • Hehe Township (合河乡)
Others
  • Xinxiang Economic Development Zone (新乡经济开发区)

References
  1. 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  2. 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  3. Gao, Zhuan (2007-10-19). "Xinxiang poised for economic take-off". chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
  4. 信阳市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
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