Xuchang facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Xuchang
许昌市
Hsuchang
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Prefecture-level city
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  Xuzhou Fu Yamen, Ming Dynasty Weifeng Pagoda
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Location of Xuchang City jurisdiction in Henan
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| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Henan |
| Municipal seat | Weidu District |
| Area | |
| • Prefecture-level city | 4,978.36 km2 (1,922.16 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,088.2 km2 (420.2 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,724 km2 (666 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (234 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,150.6 m (3,774.9 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 50.4 m (165.4 ft) |
| Population
(2020 census for total, 2010 otherwise)
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| • Prefecture-level city | 4,379,998 |
| • Density | 879.8074/km2 (2,278.6907/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,265,536 |
| • Urban density | 1,162.96/km2 (3,012.06/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,952,666 |
| • Metro density | 1,132.6/km2 (2,933.5/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Prefecture-level city | CN¥ 237.8 billion US$ 35.8 billion |
| • Per capita | CN¥ 54,522 US$ 8,208 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Area code(s) | 374 |
| ISO 3166 code | CN-HA-10 |
| Major Nationalities | Han |
| County-level divisions | 6 |
| License plate prefixes | 豫K |
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| Traditional Chinese | 許昌 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 许昌 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Xuchang (simplified Chinese: 许昌; traditional Chinese: 許昌) is a city in central Henan province, China. It is a prefecture-level city, which means it's a large city that also manages several smaller areas around it.
Xuchang is surrounded by other important cities. To the northwest, you'll find Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan. Other neighbors include Kaifeng to the northeast, Zhoukou to the east, Luohe to the southeast, and Pingdingshan to the southwest.
In 2010, about 4.3 million people lived in Xuchang. Nearly 2 million of these lived in the main city area. This area includes the Weidu and Jian'an districts, plus a large part of Changge City. In 2007, Xuchang was even named one of China's top ten most livable cities!
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City Divisions
The city of Xuchang is divided into different parts for easier management. It has 2 main districts, 2 cities that are managed like counties, and 2 counties.
- Weidu District (魏都区)
- Jian'an District (建安区)
- Yuzhou City (禹州市)
- Changge City (长葛市)
- Yanling County (鄢陵县)
- Xiangcheng County (襄城县)
| Map of Xuchang's Divisions |
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Weidu
Jian'an
Yanling
County Xiangcheng
County Yuzhou
(city) Changge
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A Look at Xuchang's History
Xuchang has a long and interesting past.
Early History
During the early Zhou dynasty, the Xuchang area was given to the Xu family. It became known as the State of Xu. Later, during the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period, other states like Zheng and Chu took over Xuchang. The Xu family eventually had to move.
Capital City Status
Xuchang became very important during the late Han dynasty. A powerful leader named Cao Cao made Xuchang his main base in 196 AD. The old capital, Luoyang, was destroyed by war. So, Cao Cao moved the emperor, Emperor Xian, to what is now Xuchang.
In 220 AD, Cao Cao's son, Cao Pi, officially made Xuchang the capital of his new state, called Cao Wei. He even renamed the city "Xuchang," which means "Xu Rising." The Wei emperors stayed in Xuchang until they moved the capital to Luoyang in the 220s.
Geography and Climate
Xuchang is located in a specific part of China, between 33° 16' and 34° 24' North latitude and 113° 03' and 114° 190' East longitude.
Xuchang's Climate
Xuchang has a climate that changes a lot with the seasons. It's called a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate. This means it has four clear seasons:
- Winters are cool and dry.
- Summers are hot and humid.
- Spring starts early and is warm.
- Autumn is mild, offering a nice change between summer and winter.
Most of the rain in Xuchang falls from May to September. More than 70% of the yearly rain happens during these months. The average temperature for the whole year is about 14.6°C (58.3°F). July is the hottest month, averaging 27.0°C (80.6°F), and January is the coldest, averaging 0.7°C (33.3°F). The city gets over 700 millimeters (27.6 inches) of rain each year. There are about 217 days suitable for growing plants and 2280 hours of sunshine every year.
| Climate data for Xuchang (1991–2012 normals, extremes 1971–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 20.2 (68.4) |
23.5 (74.3) |
28.3 (82.9) |
34.2 (93.6) |
39.3 (102.7) |
41.9 (107.4) |
40.4 (104.7) |
38.9 (102.0) |
37.2 (99.0) |
35.1 (95.2) |
27.7 (81.9) |
21.4 (70.5) |
41.9 (107.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.1 (43.0) |
10.0 (50.0) |
14.8 (58.6) |
21.7 (71.1) |
27.1 (80.8) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.0 (89.6) |
30.3 (86.5) |
26.9 (80.4) |
22.2 (72.0) |
14.6 (58.3) |
8.0 (46.4) |
20.5 (68.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 0.7 (33.3) |
4.2 (39.6) |
9.0 (48.2) |
15.6 (60.1) |
21.1 (70.0) |
26.1 (79.0) |
27.2 (81.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
21.2 (70.2) |
15.9 (60.6) |
8.7 (47.7) |
2.8 (37.0) |
14.8 (58.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −3.3 (26.1) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
4.1 (39.4) |
10.0 (50.0) |
15.6 (60.1) |
20.6 (69.1) |
23.4 (74.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
17.0 (62.6) |
11.1 (52.0) |
4.0 (39.2) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
10.2 (50.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −16.4 (2.5) |
−19.6 (−3.3) |
−11.5 (11.3) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
11.6 (52.9) |
16.4 (61.5) |
11.7 (53.1) |
6.3 (43.3) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
−13.1 (8.4) |
−14.0 (6.8) |
−19.6 (−3.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 12.4 (0.49) |
14.4 (0.57) |
27.3 (1.07) |
40.9 (1.61) |
65.0 (2.56) |
86.5 (3.41) |
167.4 (6.59) |
123.6 (4.87) |
80.9 (3.19) |
44.0 (1.73) |
32.6 (1.28) |
11.5 (0.45) |
706.5 (27.82) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 11.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 84.4 |
| Average snowy days | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 12.3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 79 | 83 | 78 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 70 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 111.1 | 122.1 | 160.8 | 188.8 | 201.6 | 181.7 | 175.1 | 164.0 | 147.5 | 140.3 | 125.4 | 118.8 | 1,837.2 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 35 | 39 | 43 | 48 | 47 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 39 | 41 |
| Source 1: China Meteorological Administration | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weather China | |||||||||||||
Xuchang's Economy
Xuchang is a key place for China's tobacco industry.
But what Xuchang is really famous for is making wigs and hair extensions! In 2016, the city exported about $1 billion worth of these products. This industry started around 1900 when German traders bought hair from the local people. It became popular again in the 1980s. In 1990, a local business person named Zheng Youquan combined many small hair workshops. This created Rebecca Hair Products, which grew quickly and became the biggest wig maker in the world!
Education in Xuchang
If you're looking to study in Xuchang, you'll find Xuchang University located right in the city.
Fun Places to Visit
Xuchang has some cool places to see. Two famous spots are Baling Bridge and Chunqiu Tower. They are popular with tourists.
Sister Cities
Xuchang has special friendships with cities in other countries. These are called "sister cities."
- On December 18, 2006, Xuchang became a sister city with Ambo in Ethiopia.
- Bolingbrook, Illinois in the United States is also a sister city of Xuchang.
See also
In Spanish: Xuchang para niños
