Zaoyang


Zaoyang is a city in the north of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, bordering Henan province to the north. Administratively, it is a county-level city under the administration of Xiangyang.
At the 2010 census its population was 1,004,741 inhabitants even though its built-up area is much smaller.

History

Remains dating back to the Warring States period have been found near the city.
Zaoyang was the site of two major battles during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Battle of Suixian-Zaoyang and the Battle of Zaoyang-Yichang.

Geography and climate

Zaoyang's administrative area spans in latitude 31° 40'−32° 40' N, or and in longitude 112° 30'−113° 00' N, or.
Zaoyang has a monsoon-influenced, four season humid subtropical climate, with cold, damp, winters, and hot, humid summers. Monthly daily averages range from in January to in July, with an annual mean temperature of. Precipitation peaks from May to August. The city receives an average 2,100 hours of sunshine per year.

Administrative divisions

Three subdistricts:
Twelve towns:
Other areas:
Zaoyang is served by the Hankou–Danjiangkou Railway.

Notable people