Ji'an, Jilin

Ji'an
集安市
County-level city
Ji'an
Location of the city center in Jilin
Coordinates: 41°07′31″N 126°11′38″E / 41.1253°N 126.1940°E / 41.1253; 126.1940Coordinates: 41°07′31″N 126°11′38″E / 41.1253°N 126.1940°E / 41.1253; 126.1940
Country People's Republic of China
Province Jilin
Prefecture-level city Tonghua
County-level city established 1988
Area
 • Total 3,408 km2 (1,316 sq mi)
Elevation 180 m (590 ft)
Population 230,000
Time zone UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code 134200

Ji'an (Chinese: 集安; pinyin: Jí'ān; formerly simplified Chinese: 辑安; traditional Chinese: 輯安; pinyin: Jí'ān) is a county-level city in southwestern part of Jilin province, People's Republic of China. It is administered by the prefecture-level city of Tonghua and is the southernmost county-level division in the province. Ji'an has an area of 3,408 km2 (1,316 sq mi) and a population of approximately 230,000. The city was given its current status in 1988. Ji'an is separated from Manpo, Chagang Province, North Korea by the Yalu River; it has an international border running 203.5 km (126.4 mi).[1]

During western Han dynasty, Ji'an was governed by the Xuantu Commandery. From 3 AD to 427 AD, Ji'an was the capital of Goguryeo, one of the Three kingdoms of Korea, and was called Gungnae. During this period, there was also a mountain fortress in the city called Hwando.

The Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom, located in Ji'an and Huanren Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning, have been listed as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ji'an is also dubbed as a "Little Jiangnan" of Jilin due to its scenery.[1]

Geography and climate

Ji'an has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa), with long, very cold winters, and very warm, humid summers. Monthly average temperatures range from −12.3 °C (9.9 °F) in January to 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) in July, and the annual mean is 7.16 °C (44.9 °F). Though the annual total, at 888 mm (35.0 in), is generous, precipitation is quite low during the winter and upwards of 60% of annual rainfall occurs from June through August. The frost-free period lasts around 150 days.

Climate data for Ji'an (1971−2000)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 5.0
(41)		 14.0
(57.2)		 20.1
(68.2)		 30.4
(86.7)		 34.5
(94.1)		 36.3
(97.3)		 37.7
(99.9)		 37.2
(99)		 33.0
(91.4)		 27.5
(81.5)		 20.3
(68.5)		 9.9
(49.8)		 37.7
(99.9)
Average high °C (°F) −5.2
(22.6)		 −0.6
(30.9)		 6.9
(44.4)		 16.6
(61.9)		 22.7
(72.9)		 26.6
(79.9)		 28.8
(83.8)		 28.3
(82.9)		 23.0
(73.4)		 15.9
(60.6)		 5.5
(41.9)		 −2.8
(27)		 13.8
(56.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) −12.3
(9.9)		 −7.8
(18)		 0.5
(32.9)		 9.1
(48.4)		 15.2
(59.4)		 20.0
(68)		 23.3
(73.9)		 22.5
(72.5)		 16.0
(60.8)		 8.4
(47.1)		 −0.3
(31.5)		 −8.7
(16.3)		 7.2
(44.9)
Average low °C (°F) −17.9
(−0.2)		 −13.6
(7.5)		 −5
(23)		 2.6
(36.7)		 8.7
(47.7)		 14.6
(58.3)		 19.2
(66.6)		 18.5
(65.3)		 11.2
(52.2)		 2.8
(37)		 −4.6
(23.7)		 −13.5
(7.7)		 1.9
(35.5)
Record low °C (°F) −29.7
(−21.5)		 −28.2
(−18.8)		 −26
(−15)		 −7.7
(18.1)		 −2.2
(28)		 6.9
(44.4)		 10.9
(51.6)		 8.7
(47.7)		 0.2
(32.4)		 −7.8
(18)		 −20
(−4)		 −28.2
(−18.8)		 −29.7
(−21.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 11.1
(0.437)		 10.8
(0.425)		 19.9
(0.783)		 48.5
(1.909)		 75.0
(2.953)		 121.7
(4.791)		 219.0
(8.622)		 202.7
(7.98)		 81.9
(3.224)		 45.2
(1.78)		 34.7
(1.366)		 17.4
(0.685)		 887.9
(34.955)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 7.2 6.0 7.0 9.8 12.7 14.9 17.4 14.6 10.1 8.4 9.3 8.9 126.3
Source: Weather China[1]

Administrative divisions

[2] Subdistricts:

  • Tuanjie Subdistrict (团结街道), Liming Subdistrict (黎明街道), Chengdong Subdistrict (城东街道), Tongsheng Subdistrict (通胜街道)

Towns:

  • Qingshi (青石镇), Qinghe (清河镇), Toudao (头道镇), Huadian (花甸镇), Yulin (榆林镇), Taishang (台上镇), Caiyuan (财源镇), Yangcha (阳岔镇), Dalu (大路镇), Renao (热闹镇)

Townships:

  • Taiwang Township (太王乡), Maxian Township (麻线乡), Huangbai Township (黄柏乡), Taiping Township (太平乡), Tonggou Township (通沟乡), Shuangcha Township (双岔乡), Guoshuchang Township (果树场乡), Liangshui Korean Ethnic Township (凉水朝鲜族乡)

References

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