Neijiang

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Neijiang, Sichuan, China
内江
Prefecture-level city
内江市
Neijiang in 2012
Location of Neijiang in Sichuan
Country People's Republic of China
Province Sichuan
Area
  Prefecture-level city 5,386 km2 (2,080 sq mi)
  Urban 1,569 km2 (606 sq mi)
  Metro 1,569 km2 (606 sq mi)
Population (2010 census)
  Prefecture-level city 3,702,847
  Density 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
  Urban 1,225,424
  Urban density 780/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
  Metro 1,225,424
  Metro density 780/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zone China Standard (UTC+8)
Postal code 641000
Website http://www.neijiang.gov.cn/

Neijiang (Chinese: 内江; Sichuanese Pinyin: Nui4jiang1; Sichuanese pronunciation: [nuei˨˩˧tɕiaŋ˥]; pinyin: Nèijiāng; Wade–Giles: Nei-chiang) is a prefecture-level city in the Southeast of Sichuan Province, in southwest of China, with a population of about 4,200,000. It is located on the Tuo River and is a transportation and food-processing center. The Neijiang is also a breed of pig.

Its population is 3,702,847 at the 2010 census whom 1,254,426 in the built up area made of 2 urban districts (Shizhong and Dongxing).

General information

In medieval times the locality was an important salt-producing area, but in recent times its name has been associated with the cultivation of sugarcane; it is commonly referred to as the sugar capital of Sichuan. During the economic boom of China in the 1990s and early 21st century, Neijiang has been transformed and its industry now range from engineering, electronics, chemicals, construction materials, to consumer goods. It is also the home of Neijiang Normal College and many other educational institutions. Its geographic location puts it in the centre of the transport network in southern Sichuan.

Administrative divisions

Map
# Name Hanzi Hanyu Pinyin Population (2004 est.) Area (km²) Density (/km²)
1 Shizhong District 市中区 Shìzhōng Qū 540,000 388 1,392
2 Dongxing District 东兴区 Dōngxīng Qū 850,000 1,181 720
3 Weiyuan County 威远县 Wēiyuǎn Xiàn 740,000 1,289 574
4 Zizhong County 资中县 Zīzhōng Xiàn 1,310,000 1,734 755
5 Longchang County 隆昌县 Lóngchāng Xiàn 760,000 794 957

Climate

Climate data for Neijiang
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 11
(51)
12
(53)
18
(65)
23
(74)
26
(78)
29
(84)
32
(89)
31
(88)
27
(81)
21
(69)
16
(61)
12
(54)
21.5
(70.6)
Average low °C (°F) 4
(40)
6
(43)
12
(53)
15
(59)
18
(65)
22
(71)
24
(76)
23
(74)
20
(68)
15
(59)
11
(52)
7
(44)
14.8
(58.7)
Precipitation mm (inches) 13
(0.5)
15
(0.6)
28
(1.1)
58
(2.3)
89
(3.5)
135
(5.3)
185
(7.3)
175
(6.9)
114
(4.5)
79
(3.1)
36
(1.4)
18
(0.7)
937
(36.9)
Source: Weatherbase [1]

External links

Coordinates: 29°35′N 105°04′E / 29.583°N 105.067°E / 29.583; 105.067

References

  1. "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Neijiang, China". Weatherbase. 2011.  Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
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