Wuxi County
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Wuxi County is a county of Chongqing
Municipality in China
. The population of Wuxi is 514,200,it covers 4030 square kilometers, its GDP per capita is $3500 in year 2010 (PPP per capita is $6900) and urban population is 43,000 according to 2010 census.
Sitting at the upstream of Daning River and the south foot of the Daba Mountain,east to Zhuxi County
and Shenglongjia forest region, South to Fengjie County and Wushan County
, west to Yunyang County
and Kai County
, north to Chengkou County
and Zhenping County. The county of Wuxi is best known for its scenic view and its preserved Witchcraft
-related culture.
Towns:
Townships:
Wuxi has a humid subtropical climate
(Köppen
Cfa) and experiences four distinct seasons. Winters are chilly and damp, although most years there are only one or two days of snowfall. Summers are hot and humid, with an average of 8.7 days exceeding 35 °C (95 °F) annually; occasional downpours or freak thunderstorm
s can be expected.
With a wet abundant precipitation, Wuxi County is suitable for many plants to grow, the local products are medicine nectar, starch
, bacon
, dried fruit
, vegetables and antler
.
is a large industry in Wuxi county, however due to the limited transportation infrastructure, its economy still lags behind the other counties of Chongqing
. The natural resources are foremost preserved in all the counties of Chongqing, and its GDP growth rate is among the fastest of all counties in China.
Chongqing
Chongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of China. Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities , and the only such municipality in inland China.The municipality was created on 14 March 1997, succeeding the...
Municipality in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The population of Wuxi is 514,200,it covers 4030 square kilometers, its GDP per capita is $3500 in year 2010 (PPP per capita is $6900) and urban population is 43,000 according to 2010 census.
Sitting at the upstream of Daning River and the south foot of the Daba Mountain,east to Zhuxi County
Zhuxi County
Zhuxi County is a county of Hubei, China. It is under the administration of Shiyan city....
and Shenglongjia forest region, South to Fengjie County and Wushan County
Wushan County
Wushan County |county]] located in Chongqing municipality. It occupies roughly and has a population of about 600,000.The county seat is located at the western entrance to the Wu Gorge in the Three Gorges region of China...
, west to Yunyang County
Yunyang County
Yunyang County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China. It is a poor and mountainous region. There is little sign of the coal mining which makes its neighbor Fengjie County to the east relatively prosperous. The main crops are corn and rapeseed...
and Kai County
Kai County
Kai County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China.-External links:*...
, north to Chengkou County
Chengkou County
Chengkou County is a county in Chongqing municipality, China.-Administrative divisions:Chengkou County has 7 towns and 17 townships:* Towns : Gecheng , Xincheng , Xiuqi , Gaoguan , Miaoba , Bashan , Pingba , Mingtong ....
and Zhenping County. The county of Wuxi is best known for its scenic view and its preserved Witchcraft
Witchcraft
Witchcraft, in historical, anthropological, religious, and mythological contexts, is the alleged use of supernatural or magical powers. A witch is a practitioner of witchcraft...
-related culture.
Administrative divisions
Wuxi County has 10 towns and 47 townships:Towns:
- Chengxiang (城厢)
- Fenghuang (凤凰)
- Ningchang (宁厂)
- Shanghuang (上磺)
- Gulu (古路)
- Wenfeng (文峰)
- Xujia (徐家)
- Bailu (白鹿)
- Jianshang (尖山)
- Xiabao (下堡)
Townships:
- Huani (花栗)
- Linguo (菱角)
- Datong (大同)
- Shengli (胜利)
- Dahe (大河)
- Houhe (后河)
- Tianxing (天星)
- Wangu (万古)
- Changgui (长桂)
- Huangyan (黄阳)
- Fenglin (峰灵)
- Hongyan (红岩)
- Pulian (蒲莲)
- Tanghuan (塘坊)
- Xinshu (梓树)
- Jinpeng (金盆)
- Chaoyandong (朝阳洞)
- Xianshui (咸水)
- Jianlou (建楼)
- Zhengxi (正溪)
- Zhongba (中坝)
- Yulin (鱼鳞)
- Wulong (乌龙)
- Gaozhu (高竹)
- Yusha (渔沙)
- Zhonglu (中鹿)
- Zhaojiao (皂角)
- Tianba (田坝)
- Maping (马坪)
- Longtai (龙台)
- Zhonggang (中岗)
- Tongcheng (通城)
- Lanying (兰英)
- Huatai (花台)
- Shuangyan (双阳)
- Congshu (丛树)
- Shengjia (沈家)
- Gaolou (高楼)
- Tianyuan (天元)
- Zhongniang (中梁)
- Tucheng (土城)
- Heping (和平)
- Xingza (兴寨)
- Yixi (易溪)
- Changdu (长渡)
- Shuangtai (双台)
- Qianghe (前河)
Geography
The vast majority of Wuxi's land area is mountainous.Wuxi has a humid subtropical climate
Humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
(Köppen
Köppen climate classification
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by Crimea German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen himself, notably in 1918 and 1936...
Cfa) and experiences four distinct seasons. Winters are chilly and damp, although most years there are only one or two days of snowfall. Summers are hot and humid, with an average of 8.7 days exceeding 35 °C (95 °F) annually; occasional downpours or freak thunderstorm
Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, a lightning storm, thundershower or simply a storm is a form of weather characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder. The meteorologically assigned cloud type associated with the...
s can be expected.
With a wet abundant precipitation, Wuxi County is suitable for many plants to grow, the local products are medicine nectar, starch
Starch
Starch or amylum is a carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined together by glycosidic bonds. This polysaccharide is produced by all green plants as an energy store...
, bacon
Bacon
Bacon is a cured meat prepared from a pig. It is first cured using large quantities of salt, either in a brine or in a dry packing; the result is fresh bacon . Fresh bacon may then be further dried for weeks or months in cold air, boiled, or smoked. Fresh and dried bacon must be cooked before eating...
, dried fruit
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is fruit where the majority of the original water content has been removed either naturally, through sun drying, or through the use of specialized dryers or dehydrators. Dried fruit has a long tradition of use dating back to the fourth millennium BC in Mesopotamia, and is prized...
, vegetables and antler
Antler
Antlers are the usually large, branching bony appendages on the heads of most deer species.-Etymology:Antler originally meant the lowest tine, the "brow tine"...
.
Economy
Total economy performance in the year 2010 is good and the growth rate is accelerating.The GDP is 1.27 billion Yuan in 2010, an increase of 0.17 billion Yuan from the previous year, or 13% GDP growth rate in 2010Tourism
TourismTourism in China
Tourism in China has greatly expanded over the last few decades since the beginning of reform and opening. The emergence of a newly rich middle class and an easing of restrictions on movement by the Chinese authorities are both fueling this travel boom. China has become one of the world's...
is a large industry in Wuxi county, however due to the limited transportation infrastructure, its economy still lags behind the other counties of Chongqing
Chongqing
Chongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of China. Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities , and the only such municipality in inland China.The municipality was created on 14 March 1997, succeeding the...
. The natural resources are foremost preserved in all the counties of Chongqing, and its GDP growth rate is among the fastest of all counties in China.
- Wuxi New Town
- Wuxi Cave
- Wuxi Prairie
- Yuntai Temple (http://yuntaisi.fjsy.net/)
- Ning Town
- Daning Town Of Yore
- Chinese New Year at Wuxi
Education
- Chenxiang Elementary SchoolChenxiang Elementary SchoolChenxiang Elementary School is the key elementary school in Wuxi County, Chongqing, China. Every year,thousands of new students enroll in the school. The school is located in Wuxi County, Guǎng-chǎng-jiē Street 4...
- Wuxi High School
- Chenxiang High School
- Huancheng High School
- Wuxi GuLu High School(http://www.wxglzx.com/Index.html)
- Shanghuang High School(http://www.wxshzx.com/)