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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
|name = Yuanping
|name = Yuanping
|native_name = 原平
|native_name = {{nobold|{{lang|zh-hans|原平市}}}}
|postal_code_type = postcode
|postal_code_type = [[Postal code of China|Postal code]]
|postal_code_type1 = [[034100]]
|postal_code = 034100
|area_code = 0350
|settlement_type = [[County-level city]]
|settlement_type = [[County-level city]]
|image_skyline = File:Yuanping Zhushi Pailou.jpg
|official_name = 原平市
|image_caption = The Zhu Clan [[Paifang|Pailou]] in Yuanping
|image_skyline =
|image_map =
|image_map = ChinaXinzhouYuanping.png
|map_caption = Location of the county
|map_caption = Location in Xinzhou
|pushpin_map = China Shanxi
|pushpin_map = Shanxi
|pushpin_map_caption = Location in Shanxi
|pushpin_map_caption = Location in Shanxi
|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_type = Country
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|subdivision_type2 = [[Prefecture-level city]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[Prefecture-level city]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Xinzhou, Shanxi|Xinzhou]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Xinzhou, Shanxi|Xinzhou]]
|area_total_km2 =
| area_total_km2 = 2571.0
| area_urban_km2 = 148.00
|population =
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CUCSY_2017">{{cite book |editor1=Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development |editor-link=Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development |title=China Urban Construction Statistical Yearbook 2017 |date=2019 |publisher=China Statistics Press |location=Beijing |page=46 |url=http://www.mohurd.gov.cn/xytj/tjzljsxytjgb/jstjnj/w02019012421874448287322500.xls |access-date=11 January 2020}}</ref>
|population_as_of =
| population_total = 526000
| population_as_of = 2017
| population_urban = 184200
| population_urban_footnotes = <ref name="CUCSY_2017"/>
|population_density_km2 = auto
|population_density_km2 = auto
|coordinates = {{coord|38.731|N|112.711|E|format=dms|type:adm3rd_region:CN-14|display=inline,title}}
|coordinates_region = CN-14
|elevation_m = 825
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|latNS = N
|latd = 38
|latm = 44
|longEW = E
|longd = 112
|longm = 44
|elevation_ft =
|elevation_m =
|timezone = [[China Standard Time|China Standard]]
|timezone = [[China Standard Time|China Standard]]
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|website = {{URL|yuanping.gov.cn}}
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{{chinese|c={{linktext|原平}} |p=Yuánpíng}}


'''Yuanping''' ({{zh|c=原平 |p=Yuánpíng}}) is a [[county-level city]] in the north of [[Shanxi]] province, People's Republic of China. It is located along the [[G55 Erenhot–Guangzhou Expressway]] nearly due north of the provincial capital of [[Taiyuan]], and is under the administration of [[Xinzhou]] City.
'''Yuanping''' is a [[county-level city]] under the administration of the [[prefecture-level city]] of [[Xinzhou]], in north-central [[Shanxi Province]], China.


==Transportation==
==History==
The territory of present-day Yuanping was held by [[state of Zhao|Zhao]] during the [[Warring States Period]] of [[Chinese history]]. Under the [[Qin dynasty]], it was part of Taiyuan Commandary. It became {{nowrap|'''Yuanping County'''}} in 114{{nbsp}}BC under [[Emperor Wu of Han|Emperor Wu]] of the [[Han dynasty|Han]]. It became {{nowrap|'''Xinxing County'''}} in [[Jian'an Era|Jian'an]] 15 during the [[Eastern Han dynasty|Eastern Han]]. Three years later, its name was restored as Yuanping County, but it was moved to [[Yanmen Commandery]].
Yuanping is at the junction of the [[Beijing-Tongliao Railway]] and the [[Datong-Puzhou Railway]].


==Climate==
==Geography==
Yuanping is located nearly due north of [[Taiyuan]], the provincial capital.
Yuanping has a [[monsoon]]-influenced continental [[semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk''), with cold and very dry winters, and hot, humid summers. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from {{convert|−7.7|°C|1}} in January to {{convert|23.3|°C|1}} in July, and the annual mean is {{convert|9.03|°C|1}}. A majority of the {{convert|417|mm}} of precipitation occurs in July and August alone. Due to the high elevation and dry climate, the [[diurnal temperature variation]] easily exceeds {{convert|15|C-change}} in winter and spring. The area also receives plentiful sunshine year-round, with an average annual total of more than 2,580 hours.


===Climate===
{{Weather box
Yuanping has a [[monsoon]]-influenced, [[continentality|continental]] [[semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk''), with cold and very dry winters, and hot, humid summers. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from {{convert|−7.0|°C|1}} in January to {{convert|23.7|°C|1}} in July, and the annual mean is {{convert|9.55|°C|1}}. Nearly half of the {{convert|412|mm}} of precipitation occurs in July and August alone. Due to the high elevation and dry climate, the [[diurnal temperature variation]] easily exceeds {{convert|15|C-change}} in winter and spring. With monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 50% in July to 62% in four months, and the average annual total is 2,585 hours.

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|location = Yuanping (1971&ndash;2000)
|location = Yuanping, elevation {{convert|828|m|ft|abbr=on}}, (1991–2020 normals)
|Jan high C = −0.1
|Feb high C = 3.5
|Jan high C = 0.4
|Mar high C = 10.1
|Feb high C = 4.9
|Apr high C = 19.0
|Mar high C = 11.9
|May high C = 25.3
|Apr high C = 19.8
|Jun high C = 28.6
|May high C = 25.7
|Jul high C = 29.2
|Jun high C = 29.0
|Aug high C = 27.5
|Jul high C = 29.7
|Sep high C = 23.1
|Aug high C = 28.0
|Oct high C = 17.0
|Sep high C = 23.5
|Nov high C = 8.1
|Oct high C = 17.1
|Dec high C = 1.5
|Nov high C = 8.4
|year high C = 16.1
|Dec high C = 1.6
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|Jan mean C = -6.3
|Feb low C = −9.5
|Feb mean C = -1.9
|Mar low C = −3.0
|Mar mean C = 4.8
|Apr low C = 3.9
|Apr mean C = 12.6
|May low C = 10.2
|May mean C = 18.8
|Jun low C = 14.7
|Jun mean C = 22.5
|Jul low C = 17.7
|Jul mean C = 23.9
|Aug low C = 16.3
|Aug mean C = 22.2
|Sep low C = 10.0
|Sep mean C = 17.0
|Oct low C = 3.3
|Oct mean C = 10.2
|Nov low C = −4.4
|Nov mean C = 2.0
|Dec low C = −11.3
|Dec mean C = -4.6
|year low C = 2.9
|Jan low C = -11.5
|Jan precipitation mm = 1.9
|Feb low C = -7.3
|Feb precipitation mm = 3.7
|Mar low C = -1.1
|Mar precipitation mm = 9.2
|Apr low C = 5.8
|Apr precipitation mm = 15.9
|May low C = 11.9
|May precipitation mm = 30.7
|Jun low C = 16.4
|Jun precipitation mm = 54.9
|Jul low C = 18.9
|Jul precipitation mm = 102.9
|Aug low C = 17.4
|Aug precipitation mm = 114.8
|Sep low C = 11.7
|Sep precipitation mm = 52.6
|Oct low C = 4.7
|Oct precipitation mm = 19.9
|Nov low C = -2.9
|Nov precipitation mm = 8.9
|Dec low C = -9.4
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|Dec precipitation mm = 1.7
|Feb record high C = 17.5 |Feb record low C = -21.5

|Mar record high C = 28.6 |Mar record low C = -15.5
|Jan sun = 185.7
|Apr record high C = 37.0 |Apr record low C = -5.8
|Feb sun = 185.8
|May record high C = 37.4 |May record low C = -1.1
|Mar sun = 211.2
|Jun record high C = 41.1 |Jun record low C = 7.3
|Apr sun = 238.0
|Jul record high C = 39.3 |Jul record low C = 10.9
|May sun = 273.8
|Aug record high C = 36.0 |Aug record low C = 7.4
|Jun sun = 255.2
|Sep record high C = 33.4 |Sep record low C = -1.2
|Jul sun = 226.4
|Oct record high C = 28.1 |Oct record low C = -9.1
|Aug sun = 222.6
|Nov record high C = 20.5 |Nov record low C = -21.3
|Sep sun = 217.6
|Dec record high C = 15.0 |Dec record low C = -24.3
|Oct sun = 216.3
|year high C = |year low C =
|Nov sun = 181.6
|year high F = |year low F =
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|Jan humidity = 47
|Jan precipitation mm = 2.0
|Feb humidity = 45
|Feb precipitation mm = 3.4
|Mar humidity = 48
|Mar precipitation mm = 7.7
|Apr humidity = 42
|Apr precipitation mm = 18.4
|May humidity = 43
|May precipitation mm = 32.6
|Jun humidity = 54
|Jun precipitation mm = 55.7
|Jul humidity = 69
|Jul precipitation mm = 110.1
|Aug humidity = 73
|Aug precipitation mm = 102.8
|Sep humidity = 68
|Sep precipitation mm = 58.6
|Oct humidity = 59
|Oct precipitation mm = 22.1
|Nov humidity = 57
|Nov precipitation mm = 11.0
|Dec humidity = 51
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|Mar humidity = 38
|Feb precipitation days = 2.4
|Apr humidity = 38
|Mar precipitation days = 3.7
|May humidity = 39
|Apr precipitation days = 4.3
|Jun humidity = 51
|May precipitation days = 5.7
|Jul humidity = 66
|Jun precipitation days = 9.7
|Aug humidity = 68
|Jul precipitation days = 13.3
|Sep humidity = 65
|Aug precipitation days = 12.8
|Oct humidity = 57
|Sep precipitation days = 9.2
|Nov humidity = 52
|Oct precipitation days = 5.4
|Dec humidity = 47
|Nov precipitation days = 3.0
|Dec precipitation days = 1.3
|unit precipitation days = 0.1 mm
|Jan precipitation days = 1.4
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|Mar precipitation days = 3.0
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|May precipitation days = 6.0
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|Sep precipitation days = 9.2
|Oct precipitation days = 5.5
|Nov precipitation days = 3.3
|Dec precipitation days = 1.2
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|Feb sun = 161.9
|Mar sun = 201.0
|Apr sun = 227.0
|May sun = 254.3
|Jun sun = 217.1
|Jul sun = 205.2
|Aug sun = 198.6
|Sep sun = 185.5
|Oct sun = 188.3
|Nov sun = 154.9
|Dec sun = 146.8
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| Feb percentsun = 53
| Mar percentsun = 54
| Apr percentsun = 57
| May percentsun = 57
| Jun percentsun = 49
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| Aug percentsun = 48
| Sep percentsun = 50
| Oct percentsun = 55
| Nov percentsun = 52
| Dec percentsun = 50
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|Jan snow days = 1.9
|Feb snow days = 3.0
|Mar snow days = 2.9
|Apr snow days = 0.7
|May snow days = 0
|Jun snow days = 0
|Jul snow days = 0
|Aug snow days = 0
|Sep snow days = 0
|Oct snow days = 0.2
|Nov snow days = 2.4
|Dec snow days = 2.1
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==Transportation==
The city lies on the [[G55 Erenhot–Guangzhou Expressway]]. Yuanping is also at the junction of the [[Beijing–Yuanping Railway]] and the [[Datong–Puzhou Railway]].


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
*[http://www.yuanping.gov.cn/templet/ www.yuanping.gov.cn] {{zh icon}}
*[http://www.yuanping.gov.cn www.yuanping.gov.cn] {{in lang|zh}}


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Latest revision as of 09:33, 27 April 2024

For other uses, see Yuanping (disambiguation).
Yuanping
原平市
County-level city
The Zhu Clan Pailou in Yuanping
The Zhu Clan Pailou in Yuanping
Location in Xinzhou
Location in Xinzhou
Yuanping is located in Shanxi
Yuanping
Yuanping
Location in Shanxi
Coordinates: 38°43′52″N 112°42′40″E / 38.731°N 112.711°E / 38.731; 112.711
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceShanxi
Prefecture-level cityXinzhou
Area
[1]
 • County-level city2,571.0 km2 (992.7 sq mi)
 • Urban
148.00 km2 (57.14 sq mi)
Elevation
825 m (2,707 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • County-level city526,000
 • Density200/km2 (530/sq mi)
 • Urban
[1]
184,200
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
034100
Area code0350
Websiteyuanping.gov.cn
Yuanping
Chinese原平
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYuánpíng

Yuanping is a county-level city under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Xinzhou, in north-central Shanxi Province, China.

History

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The territory of present-day Yuanping was held by Zhao during the Warring States Period of Chinese history. Under the Qin dynasty, it was part of Taiyuan Commandary. It became Yuanping County in 114 BC under Emperor Wu of the Han. It became Xinxing County in Jian'an 15 during the Eastern Han. Three years later, its name was restored as Yuanping County, but it was moved to Yanmen Commandery.

Geography

[edit]

Yuanping is located nearly due north of Taiyuan, the provincial capital.

Climate

[edit]

Yuanping has a monsoon-influenced, continental semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk), with cold and very dry winters, and hot, humid summers. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from −7.0 °C (19.4 °F) in January to 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) in July, and the annual mean is 9.55 °C (49.2 °F). Nearly half of the 412 millimetres (16.2 in) of precipitation occurs in July and August alone. Due to the high elevation and dry climate, the diurnal temperature variation easily exceeds 15 °C (27 °F) in winter and spring. With monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 50% in July to 62% in four months, and the average annual total is 2,585 hours.

Climate data for Yuanping, elevation 828 m (2,717 ft), (1991–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 11.4
(52.5) 		17.5
(63.5) 		28.6
(83.5) 		37.0
(98.6) 		37.4
(99.3) 		41.1
(106.0) 		39.3
(102.7) 		36.0
(96.8) 		33.4
(92.1) 		28.1
(82.6) 		20.5
(68.9) 		15.0
(59.0) 		41.1
(106.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 0.4
(32.7) 		4.9
(40.8) 		11.9
(53.4) 		19.8
(67.6) 		25.7
(78.3) 		29.0
(84.2) 		29.7
(85.5) 		28.0
(82.4) 		23.5
(74.3) 		17.1
(62.8) 		8.4
(47.1) 		1.6
(34.9) 		16.7
(62.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) −6.3
(20.7) 		−1.9
(28.6) 		4.8
(40.6) 		12.6
(54.7) 		18.8
(65.8) 		22.5
(72.5) 		23.9
(75.0) 		22.2
(72.0) 		17.0
(62.6) 		10.2
(50.4) 		2.0
(35.6) 		−4.6
(23.7) 		10.1
(50.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −11.5
(11.3) 		−7.3
(18.9) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		5.8
(42.4) 		11.9
(53.4) 		16.4
(61.5) 		18.9
(66.0) 		17.4
(63.3) 		11.7
(53.1) 		4.7
(40.5) 		−2.9
(26.8) 		−9.4
(15.1) 		4.6
(40.2)
Record low °C (°F) −25.2
(−13.4) 		−21.5
(−6.7) 		−15.5
(4.1) 		−5.8
(21.6) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		7.3
(45.1) 		10.9
(51.6) 		7.4
(45.3) 		−1.2
(29.8) 		−9.1
(15.6) 		−21.3
(−6.3) 		−24.3
(−11.7) 		−25.2
(−13.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 2.0
(0.08) 		3.4
(0.13) 		7.7
(0.30) 		18.4
(0.72) 		32.6
(1.28) 		55.7
(2.19) 		110.1
(4.33) 		102.8
(4.05) 		58.6
(2.31) 		22.1
(0.87) 		11.0
(0.43) 		1.6
(0.06) 		426
(16.75)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 1.4 2.0 3.0 4.3 6.0 9.7 12.1 10.9 9.2 5.5 3.3 1.2 68.6
Average snowy days 1.9 3.0 2.9 0.7 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 2.4 2.1 13.2
Average relative humidity (%) 44 40 38 38 39 51 66 68 65 57 52 47 50
Mean monthly sunshine hours 150.7 161.9 201.0 227.0 254.3 217.1 205.2 198.6 185.5 188.3 154.9 146.8 2,291.3
Percent possible sunshine 49 53 54 57 57 49 46 48 50 55 52 50 52
Source: China Meteorological Administration[2][3][4]

Transportation

[edit]

The city lies on the G55 Erenhot–Guangzhou Expressway. Yuanping is also at the junction of the Beijing–Yuanping Railway and the Datong–Puzhou Railway.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, ed. (2019). China Urban Construction Statistical Yearbook 2017. Beijing: China Statistics Press. p. 46. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  2. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  3. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  4. ^ 中国地面国际交换站气候标准值月值数据集（1971－2000年）. China Meteorological Administration. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2010-05-25.


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