Linhai (simplified Chinese: 临海; traditional Chinese: 臨海; pinyin: Línhǎi; Tai-chow dialect: Lin-he) is a county-level city in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province situated on the banks of the Lin River in Eastern China.

Linhai
临海市
Linghu Scenic Area, 2019
Linghu Scenic Area, 2019
Location of Linhai City within Taizhou
Location of Linhai City within Taizhou
Linhai is located in Zhejiang
Linhai
Linhai
Location in Zhejiang
Coordinates: 28°51′N 121°07′E / 28.850°N 121.117°E / 28.850; 121.117
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceZhejiang
Prefecture-level cityTaizhou
Area
 • County-level city2,171 km2 (838 sq mi)
 • Urban
2,171 km2 (838 sq mi)
 • Metro
2,171 km2 (838 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census[1])[2]
 • County-level city1,114,146
 • Density510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,114,146
 • Urban density510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
 • Metro
1,114,146
 • Metro density510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Websitewww.linhai.gov.cn/col/col1523199/index.html Edit this at Wikidata

As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,114,146 inhabitants even though its built-up (or metro) area is much smaller.

Its Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Linhai.

History and sights

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Ziyang ancient street

Its wall attracts many tourists. Construction of the wall, originally over 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) long, began in the Jin Dynasty (266–420) and was not finished until the Sui (581–618) and Tang (618–907) Dynasties. The northern portion, along a high ridge, and the western & southern portions, along the Lin River, still exist and are in good condition.

Administrative divisions

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Subdistricts:[3]

Towns:

Climate

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Climate data for Linhai (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 24.4
(75.9)
29.9
(85.8)
31.2
(88.2)
35.8
(96.4)
37.0
(98.6)
39.0
(102.2)
41.3
(106.3)
39.8
(103.6)
38.4
(101.1)
35.1
(95.2)
30.7
(87.3)
26.0
(78.8)
41.3
(106.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 11.6
(52.9)
13.7
(56.7)
17.2
(63.0)
22.9
(73.2)
27.0
(80.6)
29.6
(85.3)
34.1
(93.4)
33.4
(92.1)
29.6
(85.3)
25.2
(77.4)
19.8
(67.6)
14.1
(57.4)
23.2
(73.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 6.9
(44.4)
8.5
(47.3)
11.9
(53.4)
17.1
(62.8)
21.8
(71.2)
25.1
(77.2)
28.9
(84.0)
28.4
(83.1)
25.0
(77.0)
20.1
(68.2)
14.8
(58.6)
9.0
(48.2)
18.1
(64.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 3.5
(38.3)
4.9
(40.8)
8.1
(46.6)
12.9
(55.2)
18.0
(64.4)
22.0
(71.6)
25.1
(77.2)
25.0
(77.0)
21.7
(71.1)
16.3
(61.3)
11.2
(52.2)
5.3
(41.5)
14.5
(58.1)
Record low °C (°F) −6.4
(20.5)
−5.2
(22.6)
−4.9
(23.2)
0.1
(32.2)
7.7
(45.9)
12.4
(54.3)
17.7
(63.9)
17.8
(64.0)
12.3
(54.1)
1.9
(35.4)
−1.3
(29.7)
−6.0
(21.2)
−6.4
(20.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 65.8
(2.59)
59.9
(2.36)
127.2
(5.01)
111.8
(4.40)
145.0
(5.71)
245.5
(9.67)
200.0
(7.87)
326.4
(12.85)
183.6
(7.23)
80.9
(3.19)
69.2
(2.72)
55.4
(2.18)
1,670.7
(65.78)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 11.8 12.4 16.6 15.2 16.1 18.8 14.3 16.7 13.0 7.7 10.0 9.4 162
Average snowy days 1.9 1.3 0.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.7 4.3
Average relative humidity (%) 73 74 75 75 77 82 78 79 78 74 75 72 76
Mean monthly sunshine hours 104.8 102.8 120.7 139.8 139.0 111.3 210.3 199.2 157.4 163.3 119.1 122.5 1,690.2
Percent possible sunshine 32 32 32 36 33 27 49 49 43 46 37 38 38
Source: China Meteorological Administration[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "China: Zhèjiāng (Prefectures, Cities, Districts and Counties) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "China: Zhèjiāng (Prefectures, Cities, Districts and Counties) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  3. ^ "台州市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org" (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
  4. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  5. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
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