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Zhumadian
驻马店市
Chumatien
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Prefecture-level city
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Zhumadian in Henan
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 Zhumadian
Location in North China Plain
Zhumadian
Location in China
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| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Henan |
| County-level divisions | 10 |
| Municipal seat | Yicheng District |
| Area | |
| • Prefecture-level city | 15,083 km2 (5,824 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 778 km2 (300 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,849 km2 (714 sq mi) |
| Population
(2020 census)
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| • Prefecture-level city | 7,008,427 |
| • Density | 464.657/km2 (1,203.46/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,025,543 |
| • Urban density | 1,318.2/km2 (3,414.1/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,466,913 |
| • Metro density | 793.35/km2 (2,054.8/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Prefecture-level city | CN¥ 197.3 billion US$ 29.7 billion |
| • Per capita | CN¥ 28,305 US$ 4,261 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code |
463000
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| Area code(s) | 0396 |
| ISO 3166 code | CN-HA-17 |
| Major Nationalities | Han |
| License plate prefixes | 豫Q |
Zhumadian (simplified Chinese: 驻马店; traditional Chinese: 駐馬店; pinyin: Zhùmǎdiàn) is a large city in southern Henan province, China. It is known as a prefecture-level city, which means it's a major city that also manages several smaller areas around it. Zhumadian shares borders with other cities like Xinyang and Nanyang, and even the province of Anhui.
In 2020, about 7 million people lived in Zhumadian. More than 1.4 million of these people lived in the main city area, which includes Yicheng District and Suiping County. Long ago, this area was the center of the Cai state during the Eastern Zhou period. You can still see its history in names like Shangcai County and Xincai County.
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City Management
The city of Zhumadian is divided into different parts for easier management. It has one main district and nine counties.
- Yicheng District (驿城区)
- Runan County (汝南县)
- Pingyu County (平舆县)
- Xincai County (新蔡县)
- Shangcai County (上蔡县)
- Xiping County (西平县)
- Suiping County (遂平县)
- Queshan County (确山县)
- Zhengyang County (正阳县)
- Biyang County (泌阳县)
| Map of Zhumadian's Divisions |
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Yicheng
Xiping
County Shangcai
County Pingyu
County Zhengyang
County Queshan
County Biyang
County Runan
County Suiping
County Xincai
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Geography and Climate
Zhumadian is located between 32° and 33° North latitude and 113° and 115° East longitude. It stretches about 191.5 kilometers (119 miles) from east to west and 137.5 kilometers (85 miles) from south to north. The total area of the city is about 15,083 square kilometers (5,824 square miles). This makes up almost 9% of the entire Henan province.
The land in Zhumadian includes mountains, hills, and flat plains.
Weather Patterns
Zhumadian has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and a bit damp, while summers are hot and humid. The average temperature in January is about 1.5°C (34.7°F), and in July, it's around 27.3°C (81.1°F). The average temperature for the whole year is about 15.15°C (59.3°F).
Most of the rain, over 60% of the 990 millimeters (39 inches) per year, falls between June and September. The city gets about 1,927 hours of sunshine each year.
| Climate data for Zhumadian (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1951–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 21.3 (70.3) |
25.7 (78.3) |
30.8 (87.4) |
35.8 (96.4) |
37.7 (99.9) |
41.0 (105.8) |
41.9 (107.4) |
41.5 (106.7) |
38.8 (101.8) |
34.7 (94.5) |
30.1 (86.2) |
21.7 (71.1) |
41.9 (107.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.4 (43.5) |
10.1 (50.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
22.0 (71.6) |
27.3 (81.1) |
31.3 (88.3) |
32.0 (89.6) |
30.8 (87.4) |
27.1 (80.8) |
22.1 (71.8) |
15.0 (59.0) |
8.7 (47.7) |
20.7 (69.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.7 (35.1) |
4.8 (40.6) |
10.0 (50.0) |
16.2 (61.2) |
21.7 (71.1) |
26.0 (78.8) |
27.5 (81.5) |
26.2 (79.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
16.6 (61.9) |
9.8 (49.6) |
3.9 (39.0) |
15.5 (59.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2.1 (28.2) |
0.6 (33.1) |
5.2 (41.4) |
10.8 (51.4) |
16.4 (61.5) |
21.1 (70.0) |
23.7 (74.7) |
22.6 (72.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
12.3 (54.1) |
5.7 (42.3) |
0.1 (32.2) |
11.2 (52.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −18.0 (−0.4) |
−18.1 (−0.6) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
4.4 (39.9) |
10.7 (51.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
13.9 (57.0) |
7.1 (44.8) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−8.7 (16.3) |
−14.8 (5.4) |
−18.1 (−0.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 24.1 (0.95) |
25.7 (1.01) |
45.0 (1.77) |
54.8 (2.16) |
87.9 (3.46) |
127.6 (5.02) |
202.8 (7.98) |
137.7 (5.42) |
97.5 (3.84) |
60.6 (2.39) |
41.0 (1.61) |
20.1 (0.79) |
924.8 (36.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 9.6 | 8.5 | 12.0 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 5.3 | 97.6 |
| Average snowy days | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 13.1 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 79 | 82 | 77 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 71 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 116.6 | 118.9 | 150.8 | 176.2 | 184.0 | 166.3 | 165.4 | 153.1 | 141.0 | 140.8 | 131.8 | 128.6 | 1,773.5 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 37 | 38 | 40 | 45 | 43 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 40 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administration | |||||||||||||
Local Economy
Agriculture is a very important part of Zhumadian's economy. Farmers in the area grow many different crops.
Culture and Attractions
Zhumadian has a long and interesting history. Many important people from ancient times came from this region.
One famous story linked to Zhumadian is the Butterfly Lovers. This is a well-known Chinese folk tale, and Zhumadian is said to be where the characters Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai lived.
Another important place is Mount Chaya. This mountain is a major natural site. It's a popular spot for tourists to visit and explore.
Dams and Water Management
Zhumadian has many dams, with 62 located within its area. These dams help manage water resources.
Two of these dams, Banqiao Dam and Shimantan Dam, had a serious failure in 1975. This event caused a lot of damage and affected many people.
Getting Around
Zhumadian has a good transportation network. One of China's main roads, China National Highway 107, goes right through the city.
The city also has its own airport, the Zhumadian Aerodrome. It was built in 1931 and was mainly used for military flights for a long time. In late 2018, it also started to be used for regular passenger flights.
See also
In Spanish: Zhumadian para niños
