Zhuji (simplified Chinese: 诸暨; traditional Chinese: 諸暨; pinyin: Zhūjì) is a county-level city under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Shaoxing, in north-central Zhejiang province, China, located about 40 miles (64 km) south of Hangzhou. It has 2,311 km2 (892 sq mi) with a population of 1,218,072 inhabitants at the 2020 census even though the built-up (or metro) area is much smaller.[1]

Zhuji
诸暨市
Chuki
Zhuji is located in Zhejiang
Zhuji
Zhuji
Location in Zhejiang
Zhuji is located in China
Zhuji
Zhuji
Zhuji (China)
Coordinates: 29°43′N 120°14′E / 29.717°N 120.233°E / 29.717; 120.23329°43′N 120°14′E / 29.717°N 120.233°E / 29.717; 120.233
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceZhejiang
Prefecture-level cityShaoxing
Area
 • County-level city2,311.41 km2 (892.44 sq mi)
 • Urban
2,311.41 km2 (892.44 sq mi)
 • Metro
2,311.41 km2 (892.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census[1])
 • County-level city1,218,072
 • Density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,218,072
 • Urban density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
 • Metro
1,218,072
 • Metro density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)

History

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The region around Zhuji has been settled since Neolithic times and was the origin of the Wuyue culture.[2] During the Spring and Autumn period, it was the birthplace of the legendary beauty Xi Shi.[3] After the state of Yue was absorbed into the unification of China, Qin Shi Huang formally codified the boundaries of Zhuji as a county in 222 BC. This status remained intact until 1989, when the State Council reclassified Zhuji as a city.

Administrative divisions

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Subdistricts:[4]

Towns:

The only township is Donghe Township (东和乡)

Transport

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China Railway

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Zhuji is served by Zhuji railway station.

Hangzhou to Zhuji

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Hangzhou–Zhuji intercity railway is currently under planning. It will be connect to Line 18 of Hangzhou Metro.[5]

Stations
Station Name[5] Connections Length Location
English Chinese
Yiqiao 义桥 Hangzhou Metro:  18  (Planned) Hangzhou
Yunlin Road 云临路
Linpu 临浦
Taohuayuan Resort 桃花源度假区
Puyang 浦阳
Shifanqu 示范区 Zhuji, Shaoxing
Diankou 店口 Shaoxing Metro:  S2  (Planned)
Yaojiang 姚江
Shaoxing A&F University 农林大学
Jidong Road 暨东路
Shangmaocheng 商贸城
Wangjiajing 王家井

Shaoxing to Zhuji

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Line S2 of Shaoxing Rail Transit (Shaoxing–Zhuji) is also under planning.[6]

Climate

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Climate data for Zhuji (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 24.6
(76.3)
28.5
(83.3)
34.0
(93.2)
34.2
(93.6)
36.1
(97.0)
38.5
(101.3)
40.8
(105.4)
42.5
(108.5)
38.7
(101.7)
34.2
(93.6)
31.4
(88.5)
25.2
(77.4)
42.5
(108.5)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 9.1
(48.4)
11.8
(53.2)
16.4
(61.5)
22.7
(72.9)
27.3
(81.1)
29.4
(84.9)
34.2
(93.6)
33.5
(92.3)
28.8
(83.8)
23.8
(74.8)
18.2
(64.8)
11.8
(53.2)
22.3
(72.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 4.9
(40.8)
7.1
(44.8)
11.3
(52.3)
17.2
(63.0)
22.1
(71.8)
25.1
(77.2)
29.3
(84.7)
28.6
(83.5)
24.3
(75.7)
18.8
(65.8)
13.0
(55.4)
7.0
(44.6)
17.4
(63.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 1.9
(35.4)
3.7
(38.7)
7.5
(45.5)
12.9
(55.2)
18.0
(64.4)
21.8
(71.2)
25.5
(77.9)
25.1
(77.2)
20.9
(69.6)
14.9
(58.8)
9.2
(48.6)
3.5
(38.3)
13.7
(56.7)
Record low °C (°F) −9.3
(15.3)
−5.6
(21.9)
−3.4
(25.9)
0.4
(32.7)
8.8
(47.8)
12.5
(54.5)
18.0
(64.4)
18.0
(64.4)
11.2
(52.2)
2.0
(35.6)
−3.3
(26.1)
−13.2
(8.2)
−13.2
(8.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 87.3
(3.44)
86.5
(3.41)
138.7
(5.46)
135.5
(5.33)
138.3
(5.44)
240.8
(9.48)
141.5
(5.57)
154.5
(6.08)
104.5
(4.11)
59.7
(2.35)
74.7
(2.94)
65.2
(2.57)
1,427.2
(56.18)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 13.3 12.8 16.0 14.9 14.2 17.2 11.8 14.3 11.7 8.5 11.1 10.3 156.1
Average snowy days 3.8 2.5 0.8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1.6 8.8
Average relative humidity (%) 79 78 76 74 75 82 75 76 79 78 79 77 77
Mean monthly sunshine hours 97.4 99.8 121.2 145.3 160.0 129.2 225.6 204.3 154.2 149.7 118.5 115.4 1,720.6
Percent possible sunshine 30 32 32 37 38 31 53 50 42 43 37 36 38
Source: China Meteorological Administration[7][8]all-time extreme temperature[9]

Economy

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Zhuji is located in the Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone. Although there is not much arable land per capita, relying on the rich water resources of the Puyang River, it has developed agriculture well since ancient time. During the period of the Republic of China, many people in Zhuji, like other Zhejiang people in the surrounding areas, left their hometowns to develop in Shanghai, and operated small workshops, small factories, and textile and nanny jobs. After the reform and opening up, we vigorously developed townships, home-based industries, and made considerable achievements in textile and hardware manufacturing. At the same time, the two natural and cultural hotspots of Xi Shi and Wu Xie are used to develop the tourism industry. Its modern civic strengths include an excellent educational system and robust economic development, especially in the production of pearls, socks and embroidery machinery Datang.[10] Due to its pearl production, the city has become known as "The Pearl City". Apart from Pearl, it also has many other local specialties: The textile industry is well developed. It has the largest hosiery industry in the country. Small hardware industry. Spring, small and medium-sized bearings. Rich in freshwater pearls, it has the largest pearl trading market in China and is known as the hometown of pearls. Citron is also a local specialty tea.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "China: Zhèjiāng (Prefectures, Cities, Districts and Counties) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  2. ^ China Archaeology & Art Digest. Art Text (HK) Pty Limited. 1999. p. 178.
  3. ^ Lee (2007). Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: Antiquity Through Sui, 1600 B.C.E.-618 C.E. M.E. Sharpe. p. 85. ISBN 978-0-7656-4182-3.
  4. ^ "绍兴市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org" (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
  5. ^ a b "杭诸城际铁路线路图流出?何时开建?官方回应".
  6. ^ 绍兴市域铁路S2线(绍兴至诸暨)、绍兴市域铁路S3线(绍兴至嵊州新昌)预可行性研究项目招标公告. 绍兴轨道交通 (in Chinese). 2020-06-08. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  7. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  8. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Extreme Temperatures Around the World". Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  10. ^ Bloom, Stephen G. (10 May 2011). Tears of Mermaids: The Secret Story of Pearls. St. Martin's Press. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-4299-2363-7.
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