Linhai

Linhai (simplified Chinese: 临海; traditional Chinese: 臨海; pinyin: Línhǎi; Tai-chow dialect: Ling-he) is a county-level city in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province situated on the banks of the Lin River in Eastern China.

Not to be confused with Linghai.
Linhai

临海市
County-level city
The city wall of Linhai, next to the Ling River
Linhai
Location in Zhejiang
Coordinates: 28°51′N 121°07′E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceZhejiang
Prefecture-level cityTaizhou
Area
 • County-level city2,171 km2 (838 sq mi)
 • Urban
2,171 km2 (838 sq mi)
 • Metro
2,171 km2 (838 sq mi)
Population
 (2010 census)[1]
 • County-level city1,028,813
 • Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,028,813
 • Urban density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Metro
1,028,813
 • Metro density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Websitewww.linhai.gov.cn

At the 2010 census, its population was 1,028,813 inhabitants even though its built-up (or metro) area is much smaller.

Its Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Linhai.

History and sights
Ziyang ancient street
  • Linhai Ancient City Wall, dubbed the "Great Wall of Jiangnan"
  • Linhai Railway Station

Its wall attracts many tourists. According to the tickets for access to the wall, construction of the wall, originally over 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) long, began in the Jin Dynasty (265-420) and was not finished until the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties. The northern portion, along a high ridge, and the western & southern portions, along the Lin River, still exist and are in good condition.

Administrative divisions

Subdistricts:[2]

  • Gucheng Subdistrict (古城街道), Dayang Subdistrict (大洋街道), Jiangnan Subdistrict (江南街道), Datian Subdistrict (大田街道), Shaojiadu Subdistrict (邵家渡街道)

Towns:

  • Xunqiao (汛桥镇), Dongcheng (东塍镇), Xiaozhi (小芝镇), Taozhu (桃渚镇), Shangpan (上盘镇), Duqiao (杜桥镇), Yongquan (涌泉镇), Youxi (尤溪镇), Hetou (河头镇), Yanjiang (沿江镇), Kuocang (括苍镇), Yongfeng (永丰镇), Huixi (汇溪镇), Baishuiyang (白水洋镇)

References
  1. "China: Zhèjiāng (Prefectures, Cities, Districts and Counties) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  2. "台州市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org" (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.


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