Jiaozuo facts for kids
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Jiaozuo
焦作市
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Prefecture-level city
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Jiaozuo railway station
Jinjiang King16
Central Line of South–North Water Transfer
Minzhu Nanlu bus stop
Wangfujing Department Store
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Jiaozuo in Henan
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 Jiaozuo
Location in North China Plain
Jiaozuo
Location in China
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| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Henan |
| Municipal seat | Jiefang District |
| Area | |
| • Prefecture-level city | 4,000.9 km2 (1,544.8 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 413.8 km2 (159.8 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 896.3 km2 (346.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Population
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| • Prefecture-level city | 3,590,700 |
| • Density | 897.473/km2 (2,324.44/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,044,400 |
| • Urban density | 2,523.9/km2 (6,536.9/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,424,500 |
| • Metro density | 1,589.31/km2 (4,116.3/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Prefecture-level city | CN¥ 209.5 billion US$ 31.5 billion |
| • Per capita | CN¥ 59,183 US$ 8,910 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code |
454000
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| Area code(s) | 0391 |
| ISO 3166 code | CN-HA-08 |
| Major Nationalities | Han, Hui |
| County-level divisions | 10 |
| Township-level divisions | 116 |
| License plate prefixes | 豫H |
Jiaozuo (Chinese: 焦作; pinyin: Jiāozuò) is a big city in the northwest part of Henan province, China. It sits on the northern side of the Yellow River. The city is close to Zhengzhou, which is the capital of the province. It also borders Xinxiang to the east and Shanxi province to the north. Jiaozuo is an important city in the Central Plains area.
In 2018, about 3.59 million people lived in Jiaozuo. Around 1.42 million of these people lived in the main city area. This area includes four urban districts: Jiefang, Shanyang, Zhongzhan, and Macun.
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How Jiaozuo is Governed
Jiaozuo is a prefecture-level city, which means it's a large city that also manages several smaller areas around it. It oversees 4 city districts, 2 cities that act like counties, and 4 counties.
- Jiefang District
- Shanyang District
- Zhongzhan District
- Macun District
- Qinyang City
- Mengzhou City
- Xiuwu County
- Wuzhi County
- Wen County
- Bo'ai County
| Map of Jiaozuo's Divisions |
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Jiefang
Zhongzhan
Macun
Shanyang
Xiuwu
County Bo'ai
County Wuzhi
County Wen
County Qinyang
(city) Mengzhou
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Jiaozuo's Long History
People have lived in the Jiaozuo area for a very long time. Human groups were here over 8,000 years ago. This was during a time when families were often led by mothers.
Over many centuries, the area around Jiaozuo was part of different kingdoms and regions in China. It was known by various names. For example, during the Xia dynasty, it was called Qinhuai Land. Later, it was part of different counties and prefectures.
In 1910, the government of the Qing dynasty created Jiaozuo Town. This was a significant step for the area.
Jiaozuo City was officially established on September 8, 1945. It became a city under the direct leadership of Henan Province in 1956. Over the years, its borders and how it was governed changed several times.
By 2010, a new area called Jiaozuo New District was set up. It was later renamed the Jiaozuo Urban-rural Integration Demonstration Zone. Today, Jiaozuo City includes two county-level cities, four counties, and four districts.
Jiaozuo's Weather
Jiaozuo has a semi-arid climate with four clear seasons. This means it's often dry, but it still gets rain. The Taihang Mountains help protect the city, making its center a bit warmer than nearby cities like Xinxiang.
Winters in Jiaozuo are cool and usually dry. Summers are hot and often rainy. The average temperature in January is about 1.3°C (34.3°F). In July, it's around 27.7°C (81.9°F). The average temperature for the whole year is about 15.61°C (60.1°F).
Jiaozuo gets about 552 millimeters (21.7 inches) of rain each year.
| Climate data for Jiaozuo (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 20.0 (68.0) |
25.4 (77.7) |
31.7 (89.1) |
37.0 (98.6) |
40.8 (105.4) |
43.5 (110.3) |
40.4 (104.7) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.6 (101.5) |
35.9 (96.6) |
27.5 (81.5) |
24.6 (76.3) |
43.5 (110.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.1 (43.0) |
10.3 (50.5) |
16.2 (61.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
28.4 (83.1) |
32.9 (91.2) |
32.9 (91.2) |
31.4 (88.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
22.1 (71.8) |
14.5 (58.1) |
8.2 (46.8) |
21.1 (70.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.6 (34.9) |
5.2 (41.4) |
10.9 (51.6) |
17.3 (63.1) |
22.9 (73.2) |
27.3 (81.1) |
28.3 (82.9) |
27.0 (80.6) |
22.7 (72.9) |
16.9 (62.4) |
9.6 (49.3) |
3.6 (38.5) |
16.1 (61.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2.2 (28.0) |
1.0 (33.8) |
6.1 (43.0) |
12.1 (53.8) |
17.6 (63.7) |
22.1 (71.8) |
24.4 (75.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
18.4 (65.1) |
12.3 (54.1) |
5.3 (41.5) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
11.7 (53.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −12.9 (8.8) |
−17.8 (0.0) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
0.3 (32.5) |
8.2 (46.8) |
13.4 (56.1) |
17.4 (63.3) |
13.9 (57.0) |
8.5 (47.3) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−10.8 (12.6) |
−17.8 (0.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 8.5 (0.33) |
11.1 (0.44) |
18.4 (0.72) |
30.8 (1.21) |
49.1 (1.93) |
67.8 (2.67) |
140.8 (5.54) |
102.0 (4.02) |
63.1 (2.48) |
35.2 (1.39) |
25.8 (1.02) |
6.1 (0.24) |
558.7 (21.99) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 11.1 | 10.3 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 75.9 |
| Average snowy days | 4.2 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 11.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 55 | 52 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 71 | 74 | 68 | 63 | 60 | 54 | 60 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 117.5 | 131.9 | 176.2 | 205.3 | 225.8 | 204.1 | 178.0 | 179.6 | 157.7 | 160.2 | 142.3 | 131.0 | 2,009.6 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 38 | 42 | 47 | 52 | 52 | 47 | 41 | 44 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 45 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administration | |||||||||||||
Jiaozuo's Economy
In 2020, Jiaozuo City's economy produced goods and services worth 212.4 billion yuan. This amount is called the GDP. The city's general public budget revenue was more than 15 billion yuan.
In 2019, the city's GDP grew by 8.0% compared to the year before. This shows that Jiaozuo's economy is growing. The money the city collects from taxes and other sources also increased. This money helps pay for public services like roads and safety.
Population in Jiaozuo
As of November 1, 2020, Jiaozuo City had a permanent population of 3,521,078 people. This number was slightly lower than in 2010.
By the end of 2022, the population was 3.5235 million. Most people, about 2.26 million, live in urban areas. About 1.25 million live in rural areas. The number of people living in cities is growing.
Getting Around Jiaozuo
Train Travel
- Jiaozuo railway station is the main train station.
Road Travel
Jiaozuo has many expressways that connect it to other cities. These include Zhengjiaojin Expressway and Xinjiaoji Expressway. These roads make it easy to travel between counties, towns, and even villages.
By the end of 2019, Jiaozuo had about 239.51 kilometers (148.82 miles) of expressways. This helps move goods and people around the region.
Colleges and Universities
Jiaozuo is home to important universities.
- Henan Polytechnic University (HPU) is a very old university. It started in 1909 as a mining school. It was the first mining university in China! Over the years, its name changed many times. It became Henan Polytechnic University in 2004.
- Henan University of Science and Technology is another important university in the area.
Beautiful Natural Scenery
Jiaozuo is located near the Yellow River and the Taihang Mountains. This gives it a beautiful natural setting.
The southern part of the Taihang Mountains has large gravel slopes. These areas are very strong and stable. They are also close to mines, water, and cities. This makes them good places for building.
In the Shanyang district, Fengshanzhen mountain is a popular spot for people to relax and have fun.
Jiaozuo is famous for several scenic spots, including:
- Yuntai Mountain
- Qing Tian River
- Qing Long Cape
- Shen Nong Mountain
- Feng Lin Cape
Yuntai Mountain is especially famous for its amazing waterfalls. One waterfall is said to be 314 meters (1,030 feet) tall!
On February 13, 2004, UNESCO named Yuntai Mountain a World Geopark. It was the fifth in the world and the third in China to receive this honor. Yuntai Mountain is also a national scenic spot and a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. It is known for its natural beauty and is a national forest park.
Other Interesting Places
Jiaozuo has many other cool places to see:
- The old city with ancient tombs.
- The old Taiping temple, which hangs from rocks and has cave carvings.
- A giant red new Jiaozuo temple.
- The Jiaozuo TV tower.
- A large, modern Jiaozuo Sport Centre.
- The Renmin bridge.
- The building where the People's government works.
- The city's tallest building.
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Pagoda of Tryadhva Buddhas 天宁寺三圣塔
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Taiping hanging temple
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Jiaozuo TV Tower
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Jiaozuo Sport centre
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Renmin bridge
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Jiaozuo Playground Ferris Wheel
Famous People from Jiaozuo
Many important people have come from Jiaozuo:
- Sima Yi: He was a very important figure who helped start the Jin dynasty (266–420).
- Han Yu: An ancient Chinese writer, poet, and essayist.
- Li Shangyin: A famous poet from the Tang dynasty.
- Chen Wangting: He created Chen-style taijiquan, a well-known martial art.
- Guo Xi: A painter and art expert from the Northern Song dynasty.
See also
In Spanish: Jiaozuo para niños
