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Lingwu

Lingwu (simplified Chinese: 灵武市; traditional Chinese: 靈武市; pinyin: Língwǔ Shì, Xiao'erjing: لِئٍ‌وُ شِ) is a county-level city of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Southwest China, it is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Yinchuan. It is the most important industrial city of Ningxia.[citation needed] Lingwu spans an area of 3,846 square kilometres (1,485 sq mi),[1] and according to the 2010 Chinese census, Lingwu has a population of 261,677.[2]

Toponymy

Lingwu was historically known as Lingzhou (simplified Chinese: 灵州; traditional Chinese: 靈州; pinyin: Língzhōu, Xiao'erjing: لِئٍ‌جِوْ).[3]

History

During the Warring States period, the area was absorbed into the Qin dynasty under Beidi Commandery.[2] The area was first incorporated into the Han dynasty in 191 BCE by Emperor Hui.[2][3] In 437 CE, under the Northern Wei, the area was incorporated as Bogulu Town [zh].[2] In 526 CE, Bogulu Town was renamed as Lingzhou.[2] In 756 CE, during the Tang dynasty, Emperor Suzong fled to Lingzhou during the Anshi Rebellion,[2] where he ascended the throne with the aid of loyal bureaucrats and military supporters, only notifying his father Xuanzong after the fact.[citation needed] Lingzhou became part of the Western Xia in 1038.[2] It was besieged by Genghis Khan in November 1226.[citation needed]

On May 20, 1996, Lingwu was upgraded from a county to a county-level city.[2] On October 25, 2002, Lingwu was transferred from the prefecture-level city of Wuzhong to Yinchuan.[2]

Geography

The western border of Lingwu is formed by the Yellow River.[1]

Climate

Lingwu's climate is arid, with little precipitation and high levels of sunshine.[1]

Administrative divisions

Lingwu administers one subdistrict, six towns, two townships and one other township-level division.[6]

Subdistricts

The city's sole subdistrict is:

Towns

The city's six towns are:

Townships

The city's two townships are:

Other township-level divisions

The city also administers the township-level division of:

Demographics

Lingwu's population was reported as 261,677 in the 2010 Chinese census.[2] In the 2000 Chinese census, the city's population was 249,890.[2] The city has a Hui majority population.

Economy

The city has significant coal, natural gas, and petroleum reserves.[3] Lingwu has a proven coal reserve of 27.3 billion tons.[3]

Lingwu also has a significant agricultural sector, with rice, wheat, corn, and jujubes all being grown in the city.[3] The city is well known for its "Lingwu long jujube" (Chinese: 灵武长枣).[3] This fruit has proven to be one of Ningxia's most popular agricultural products, producing an income of over 10 million yuan per year.[7]

Notable sites

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f 灵武市概况地图 [Lingwu Overview]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2016-07-19. Archived from the original on 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k 灵武市历史沿革 [Lingwu Organizational History]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2016-07-19. Archived from the original on 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d e f 灵武概况 [Lingwu Overview] (in Chinese). Lingwu Municipal People's Government. 2021-01-05. Archived from the original on 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  4. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  5. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e 2020年统计用区划代码 [2020 Statistical Division Codes] (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of China. 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  7. ^ Liu, Chengjun; Tang, Yi (2006-09-25). 灵武长枣正向规模化、标准化和产业化方向发展 [Lingwu long jujube is developing towards scale, standardization and industrialization] (in Chinese). Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China. Archived from the original on 2012-11-27. Retrieved 2021-03-31.

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