Jiashan County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jiashan 嘉善县 Kashan
County
Jiashan
Jiashan Location in China
Country	People's Republic of China
Province	Zhejiang
Prefecture-level city	Jiaxing
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)

Jiashan County (simplified Chinese: 嘉善县; traditional Chinese: 嘉善縣; pinyin: Jiāshàn Xiàn) is a special area called a county in the northern part of Zhejiang Province in China. It's located right next to big cities like Shanghai to the northeast and Jiangsu province to the north. Jiashan is part of the larger prefecture-level city of Jiaxing.

Jiashan is often called "The Land of Fish and Rice." This nickname tells you a lot about the area! It means the land is very fertile, perfect for growing rice, and there are many rivers and lakes, making it great for fishing. It's about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of central Shanghai, 95 kilometers (59 miles) east of Hangzhou, and 90 kilometers (56 miles) south of Suzhou.

Location and Geography

Jiashan County is in a very important spot in eastern China. It's part of the Yangtze River Delta, which is a busy and developed area. Being close to major cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou means it's well-connected and easy to reach. The county seat, which is like the main town or administrative center, is in Weitang Town.

A Land of Water and Greenery

Because it's called "The Land of Fish and Rice," you can imagine Jiashan has a lot of water. There are many rivers, canals, and lakes that crisscross the area. This network of water helps with farming and also creates beautiful scenery. The land is mostly flat, which is good for growing crops like rice.

Education and Learning

Jiashan County is also a place where young people can go to college. The second campus of Sanda University, known as Guangbiao Institute, is located right here in Jiashan. This means students come from different places to study in the county.

Images for kids

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  Sanguantang Bridge in Luoxing subdistrict.

See also

In Spanish: Jiashan para niños