Where is Zaoyang City, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province located?

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Zaoyang City is located in the northwest of Hubei Province, at the junction of Hubei and Henan provinces, between 112°30′ to 113°00′ east longitude and 31°40′ to 32°40′ north latitude. It borders Suizhou City to the east, Xiangyang County to the west, Yicheng City to the south, and Xinye, Tanghe and Tongbai Counties of Henan Province to the north. It is 78 kilometers long from north to south and 65 kilometers wide from east to west, with a total area of ??3,277 square kilometers and a total population of 1.1 million. It governs 12 towns (Lutou, Xinshi, Taiping, Yang_, Qifang, Juwan, Xiongji, Wudian, and Pinglin , Wangcheng, Xinglong, Liusheng), 3 offices (Nancheng, Beicheng, Huancheng), 1 provincial economic and technological development zone (Xicheng Development Zone), 2 farm management areas (Chehe, Suiyang).

Zaoyang has a long history

Since the Qin Dynasty established Caiyang County, it has a history of more than 2,000 years. In 1957, it was discovered that it is located 3 kilometers north of Lutou Town, Zaoyang City. The carved dragon stele in the south of Wuzhuang Village is the site of the original clan commune settlement in the New Age, dating back more than 6,000 years, and is only less than 60 kilometers away from the hometown of Emperor Yan, the ancestor of the descendants of the Yan and Huang descendants.

Zaoyang is home to many heroes

This is the hometown of Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of Han Dynasty, one of the ten most famous emperors in China. Cheng Kesheng, one of the early leaders of the Communist Party of China and the founder of the revolutionary armed forces and base in northern Hubei, was raised here. Comrade Huang Huoqing, the former Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, once lived and fought on this land. Nie Haisheng, a space hero from Zaoyang, flew into space on the "Shenzhou VI" and won honor for the Chinese nation.

Zaoyang is a natural treasure. Zaoyang is located in the transition zone between north and south, with a suitable climate and rich products. This is the "Hometown of Peach in China", a national high-quality cotton base and a commercial grain base, and was awarded "National Top Ten Advanced Counties (Cities) for Grain Production" by the Ministry of Agriculture. It is rich in mineral resources, with rutile reserves ranking first in Asia, and rock salt, marble, and bentonite reserves ranking first in the province.

Zaoyang, splendid culture

Zaoyang is one of the counties and cities with rich historical and cultural forms in China. Cultural relics such as the Neolithic Dragon-carved Stele Ancient Human Site, Jiuliandun Warring States Chu Tombs, and Baishui Temple respectively embody the essence of Chinese stone culture, bronze culture, and iron culture, and demonstrate Zaoyang's rich historical and cultural heritage. Currently, the people of Zaoyang are building a new digital culture together with the people across the country.

Zaoyang has a bright future.

Zaoyang has distinctive economic characteristics, with industries such as automobiles and their parts, food, chemicals, light textiles, and agricultural and sideline products processing beginning to take shape. Zaoyang has convenient transportation. The Han-Dan Railway, National Highway 316, Han-Shi Expressway, Sisha Provincial Highway, and Provincial Highway 335 run through the entire territory. It is also connected to the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway and the Hurong Expressway. It is only a 30-minute drive from Xiangfan Airport. The hard-working people of Zaoyang are vigorously promoting the process of industrialization and urbanization, and fully implementing the three strategies of revitalizing the city through industry, revitalizing the city through opening up, and building the city through joint efforts. The open Zaoyang sincerely invites people of insight at home and abroad to visit Zaoyang for sightseeing, investment and development.

Historical changes in Zaoyang

Historical changes in Zaoyang. During the Zhou Dynasty, the Zaoyang area was the Tang State, which was a small country in Chu. During the Spring and Autumn Period, in 505 BC, the Tang State was conquered by the Chu State. Destroyed; the Qin Dynasty unified China in 221 BC. The feudal system was abolished and the county system was implemented. Caiyang County was established in Zaoyang area, which was under the jurisdiction of Nanyang County. In 45 BC, with the approval of Emperor Yuan of the Western Han Dynasty, two townships, Baishui (today's Wudian Town) and Shangtang (today's Tangxian Town, Zengdu District, Suizhou City) in Caiyang County were designated and the Chunling Marquis Kingdom (the seat of governance) was established. The ancient city in the north of present-day Wudi Town). Liu Ren (after Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty) was granted the title of Marquis of Chung Ling. In AD 29, Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty issued an edict to improve the organizational structure of Chongling Township and rename it as Zhangling County. Later, the northeastern area of ??Xiangyang County was divided into Xiangxiang County. The present-day Zaoyang area consisted of Caiyang and Zhangling at that time. , Xiangxiang County are divided into three counties, all under the jurisdiction of Nanyang County. During the reign of Emperor Daowu of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-396), Xiangxiang County was abolished and became Guangchang County, which was under the jurisdiction of Guangchang County (the administrative seat is Guangchang County). In 601 AD, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty changed Guangchang County to Zaoyang County to avoid the taboo of Crown Prince Yang Guang, and the name Zaoyang originated from this. In 627 AD (the third year of Wude, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty), Caiyang County was merged into Zaoyang County, under the jurisdiction of Changzhou (where Zaoyang was governed); in the same year, in the first year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Chongling County was merged into Zaoyang County. , the territory of Zaoyang was basically finalized; in 636 AD (the tenth year of Emperor Taizong's Zhenguan reign), Zaoyang came under the jurisdiction of Suizhou and belonged to Shannan East Road.

In 1142 AD (the twelfth year of Shaoxing, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty), in order to fight against the Jin soldiers, Zaoyang County was promoted to the Zaoyang Army; in 1230, Zaoyang came under the jurisdiction of the Western Beijing Army (the seat of governance was Zaoyang). In 1283 AD (the twentieth year from Emperor Shizu of the Yuan Dynasty to the Yuan Dynasty), Zaoyang was under the jurisdiction of Xiangyang Road, Zhongshu Province, Jiangbei, Henan. In 1376 AD (the ninth year of Hongwu, Taizu of the Ming Dynasty), Zaoyang belonged to Xiangyang Prefecture, the Chief Secretary of Huguang. In 1644 AD (the third year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty), Zaoyang came under the jurisdiction of Xiangyang Prefecture, the Chief Secretary of Hubei Province. In 1913 (the second year of the Republic of China), the government system was abolished and Zaoyang was directly under the jurisdiction of Hubei Province. In May 1914, a road was built in the province. Zaoyang belonged to Northern Hubei Road at first, and later changed to Xiangyang Road (the administrative seat was Xiangyang). In 1927, the road was abandoned and placed directly under the jurisdiction of Hubei Province. In 1932, an inspection district was established under the province, and Zaoyang was under the jurisdiction of the Administrative Inspectorate of the Eighth District (where it was governed in Xiangyang); in 1937, the Eighth District was renamed the Fifth District, and Zaoyang was under the jurisdiction of the Fifth District. In June 1930, the Communist Party of China began to prepare to establish the county Soviet in Zaoxi. It was officially completed in October (the seat of the government is Nanchan Temple in today's Juwan Town), which is under the jurisdiction of the Hubei-Henan Border Revolutionary Committee. In December 1947, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Liu (Bocheng) and Deng (Xiaoping) liberated most of Zaoyang. After that, county-level people's governments such as Zaoyang County, Xiangzaoyi County, Suizao County, and Zaonan County were successively established. August 6, 1949. The counties within Zaoyang form Zaoyang County. In September 1955, Hongshan County was abolished, and Pinglin (including Qingtan) it belonged to returned to Zaoyang. At this time, the territory of Zaoyang was finalized to this day, and it was under the jurisdiction of the Xiangyang District Administrative Office. In October 1983, the city-governed county system was implemented, and Zaoyang was under the jurisdiction of Xiangfan City. In January 1988, with the approval of the State Council, Zaoyang County was abolished and Zaoyang City was established. The municipal party committee and municipal government are located on Chaoyang Road in the urban area.

In February 2021, the list of advanced counties in the 2020 National Village Cleaning Action was released, and Zaoyang City was on the list.

In January 2021, the Hubei Provincial Department of Science and Technology announced Zaoyang City as the second batch of innovative county (city, district) construction units in Hubei Province.

In July 2020, the 2019 National Top 100 County Economy List was released, with Zaoyang City ranked 96th.

In June 2020, Zaoyang City was included in the second batch of counties and counties for the protection and utilization of revolutionary cultural relics (Henan, Henan, and Anhui areas).

In May 2020, the second batch of Hubei Province’s list of agricultural product quality and safety counties was released, and Zaoyang City was on the list.

In March 2020, CCID Consulting released the 2019 Top 100 County Economies in Central Region, with Zaoyang City ranked 18th.

In December 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recommended Zaoyang City as a national model county for rural innovation and entrepreneurship.

In October 2019, Zaoyang City was selected as one of the top 100 counties and cities in national scientific and technological innovation in 2019, ranking 100th.

In October 2019, Zaoyang City was selected as one of the top 100 counties and cities with investment potential in the country in 2019, ranking 62nd.

In March 2019, Zaoyang City was included in the first batch of counties and counties for the protection and utilization of revolutionary cultural relics (western Hunan and Hubei areas).

In January 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs identified Zaoyang City as the third batch of demonstration counties (cities, districts) in the country that have taken the lead in basically realizing the full mechanization of major crop production.

In 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recommended Zaoyang City as the second batch of national rural entrepreneurship and innovation model counties.

In August 2018, Zaoyang City won the honor of the fourth batch of advanced units in the national rule of law county and city creation activities.

In December 2017, the first batch of food safety demonstration counties in Hubei Province was announced, and Zaoyang City was shortlisted.

In 2005, Zaoyang City ranked 77th among the top 100 oil-producing counties in the country in 2005.

In 2004, Zaoyang City ranked 44th among the top 100 grain-producing counties in the country in 2004.