Yishui County

Yishui County
沂水县
Ishui
County
Yishui Service Area
Yishui Service Area
Yishui in Linyi
Yishui in Linyi
Linyi in Shandong
Linyi in Shandong
Coordinates: 35°47′24″N 118°37′41″E / 35.790°N 118.628°E / 35.790; 118.628
CountryChina
ProvinceShandong
Prefecture-level cityLinyi
Area
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 • Total2,414 km2 (932 sq mi)
Elevation
163 m (535 ft)
Population
 (2019)[2]
 • Total1,007,100
 • Density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
276400

Yishui County (simplified Chinese: 沂水县; traditional Chinese: 沂水縣; pinyin: Yíshuǐ Xiàn) is a county in the south-central part of Shandong province, People's Republic of China. Located in the central and southern region of Shandong, it lies in the hinterland of the Yimeng Mountain area and is situated in the upper reaches of the Yi River and Shu River. Yishui County borders Juxian County to the east, Yiyuan and Mengyin to the west, Yinan to the south, and Anqiu and Linqu to the north. It is the northernmost county-level division of the prefecture-level city of Linyi.

Yishui County is characterized by low mountains and hilly areas, with the western and northern regions being predominantly mountainous, the eastern and northeastern regions hilly, and the central and southern regions plains. The county has a warm temperate monsoon climate with distinct seasonal changes. The region is home to many herbaceous plants, while woody plants mainly include black locust, pine, and oak. Herbal plants primarily include yellow-backed grass, knotgrass, and thyme.

Yishui County has a long history, with primitive social relics scattered throughout the area. At the Nanwa Cave site, from the late Paleolithic period, stone tools and deer antler fossils were unearthed. Fine stone tools have been discovered at 21 locations, including the top of the dry cave. Additionally, 35 Neolithic sites, including Guziding and Fengtai, have yielded stone, bone, and pottery artifacts from the Dawenkou and Longshan cultures. Relics from the Xia and Shang dynasties were also unearthed at these sites.

Yishui County boasts 43 open scenic spots rated above the 2A level, including one 5A-level and five 4A-level attractions.

The population was 1,115,927 in 1999.[3]

The permanent population in 2028 is 1.004 million.

The population in 2022 was 1.184583 million.[4]

In 2023, Yishui County had a household population of 1,185,570.[5]

Administrative divisions

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As 2012, this county is divided to 13 towns and 6 townships.[6]

Towns
  • Yishui, Shandong|Yishui (沂水镇)
  • Mazhan, Shandong|Mazhan (马站镇)
  • Gaoqiao, Shandong|Gaoqiao (高桥镇)
  • Xujiahu (许家湖镇)
  • Huangshanpu (黄山铺镇)
  • Yaodianzi (姚店子镇)
  • Zhuge (诸葛镇)
  • Cuijiayu (崔家峪镇)
  • Sishilibao (四十里堡镇)
  • Yangzhuang (杨庄镇)
  • Xiawei (夏蔚镇)
  • Shagou (沙沟镇)
  • Gaozhuang (高庄镇)
Townships
  • Daotuo Township (道托乡)
  • Quanli Township (圈里乡)
  • Longjiaquan Township (龙家圈乡)
  • Quanzhuang Township (泉庄乡)
  • Fuguanzhuang Township (富官庄乡)
  • Yuandongtou Township (院东头乡)

Climate

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Climate data for Yishui (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 15.2
(59.4) 		24.3
(75.7) 		29.1
(84.4) 		35.6
(96.1) 		39.2
(102.6) 		37.7
(99.9) 		41.7
(107.1) 		36.5
(97.7) 		38.0
(100.4) 		33.1
(91.6) 		26.1
(79.0) 		19.0
(66.2) 		41.7
(107.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 3.9
(39.0) 		7.2
(45.0) 		13.5
(56.3) 		20.6
(69.1) 		26.1
(79.0) 		29.5
(85.1) 		30.5
(86.9) 		29.7
(85.5) 		26.4
(79.5) 		20.8
(69.4) 		12.8
(55.0) 		5.8
(42.4) 		18.9
(66.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) −1.4
(29.5) 		1.5
(34.7) 		7.2
(45.0) 		14.0
(57.2) 		19.9
(67.8) 		23.7
(74.7) 		26.0
(78.8) 		25.2
(77.4) 		21.0
(69.8) 		14.9
(58.8) 		7.4
(45.3) 		0.7
(33.3) 		13.3
(56.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −5.4
(22.3) 		−2.8
(27.0) 		2.1
(35.8) 		8.6
(47.5) 		14.5
(58.1) 		19.0
(66.2) 		22.5
(72.5) 		21.7
(71.1) 		16.7
(62.1) 		10.1
(50.2) 		3.0
(37.4) 		−3.2
(26.2) 		8.9
(48.0)
Record low °C (°F) −16.8
(1.8) 		−15.5
(4.1) 		−9.5
(14.9) 		−2.9
(26.8) 		3.3
(37.9) 		10.7
(51.3) 		15.6
(60.1) 		12.7
(54.9) 		6.5
(43.7) 		−2.8
(27.0) 		−9.8
(14.4) 		−17.2
(1.0) 		−17.2
(1.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 9.0
(0.35) 		14.5
(0.57) 		17.1
(0.67) 		33.3
(1.31) 		63.6
(2.50) 		89.8
(3.54) 		193.9
(7.63) 		201.2
(7.92) 		62.5
(2.46) 		30.5
(1.20) 		29.4
(1.16) 		11.9
(0.47) 		756.7
(29.78)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 2.8 3.8 3.8 6.3 6.9 8.8 12.9 12.8 7.3 5.4 4.9 3.4 79.1
Average snowy days 4.1 3.0 1.6 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.7 2.3 11.8
Average relative humidity (%) 61 59 55 56 61 69 81 82 75 68 66 63 66
Mean monthly sunshine hours 172.2 168.2 209.4 225.5 251.4 216.8 187.9 191.2 195.3 192.0 166.6 171.5 2,348
Percent possible sunshine 55 54 56 57 58 50 43 46 53 56 55 57 53
Source: China Meteorological Administration[7][8]

Yishui County belongs to the warm temperate monsoon climate zone, characterized by a distinct continental climate with clearly defined seasonal changes.[9]

Main tourist attractions

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Yishui National Wetland Park centers around the Trekking Mountain Reservoir and the Yi River channel. It is divided into five functional areas: the ecological conservation area, ecological restoration area, science popularization and education area, rational utilization area, and management service area.[10]

The Former Site of Shandong Sub-Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party is a provincial cultural relics protection unit.[11]

The Jiwang Mesa burial mound contains excavated artifacts including jade, bronze, bone, pottery, and lacquerware. Among the finds are bronze ritual vessels with inscriptions, musical instruments such as chimes, and groups of jade vessels. In 2019, it was selected as one of the eighth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.[12]

The ruins of Muling Pass on the Qi Great Wall are the most famous pass on the ancient Qi Great Wall of China, which has a history of 2,800 years. In 1987, the Qi Great Wall was listed on the World Cultural Heritage List. In 2001, the Qi Great Wall site was included in the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.[13]

References

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  1. ^ 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  2. ^ 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  3. ^ National Population Statistics Materials by County and City - 1999 Period, in China County & City Population 1999, Harvard China Historical GIS
  4. ^ "2023年[临沂]沂水县人口常住户籍有多少和第七次人口普查结果-红黑人口库". www.hongheiku.com. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  5. ^ People's Government of Yishui County (2024-05-06). "Yishui County National Economic and Social Development Statistics Bulletin 2023". www.yishui.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
  6. ^ 日照市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
  7. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Experience Template" 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  9. ^ Yishui County Local History Compilation Committee (2012). 沂水县志（1991-2008） [Yishui County Historical Records（1991-2008）] (in Chinese). Beijing: Central Book Council. ISBN 978-7533306380.
  10. ^ People's Government of Yishui County (2019-01-05). "山东沂水湿地公园晋级国家级湿地公园" [Shandong Yishui Wetland Park upgraded to national level wetland park]. www.yishui.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
  11. ^ Yimeng Spirit Network (2014-04-10). "中共中央山东分局旧址" [Overview of the former site of the Shandong Branch of the CPC Central Committee]. www.lyxcw.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  12. ^ State Council (PRC) (2019-10-16). "国务院关于核定并公布第八批全国重点文物保护单位的通知" [Circular of the State Council on the Approval and Announcement of the Eighth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units]. www.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  13. ^ Jinan Laiwu District People's Government (2022-03-03). "2500岁的齐长城遗址" [The 2,500-year-old ruins of the Great Wall of Qi]. www.laiwu.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
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