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Dehua County
Dehua (Chinese: 德化; pinyin: Déhuà; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tek-hòa) is a county located in central Fujian province, People's Republic of China. It is under the administration of Quanzhou City and covers an area of 2,232 square kilometres (862 sq mi) with a total population of 332,148 (2020 census).

History

A depiction of a qilin (mythological creature), made of Dehua porcelain ware, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).

Dehua is rich in kaolin and famous for ceramic products, especially crafts and dinnerware, including candle holders, Piggy banks, photo frames, jewel boxes, flower baskets, jars, vases, plaques, wall plaques, garden decorations, figurines, statues; animals, birds, pets and many other items.

Kilns in Dehua are also attempting in recreating Jian ware.

Administrative divisions

Towns:

  • Xunzhong (浔中镇), Longxun (龙浔镇), Sanban (三班镇), Longmentan (龙门滩镇), Leifeng (雷峰镇), Nancheng (南埕镇), Shuikou (水口镇), Chishui (赤水镇), Gekeng (葛坑镇), Shangyong (上涌镇)

Townships:

  • Gaide Township (盖德乡), Yangmei Township (杨梅乡), Tangtou Township (汤头乡), Guiyang Township (桂阳乡), Guobao Township (国宝乡), Meihu Township (美湖乡), Daming Township (大铭乡), Chunmei Township (春美乡)

Economy

In 2017 Dehua's GDP amounted to 22.1 billion Yuan.

Climate

Climate data for Dehua, elevation 521 m (1,709 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 26.6
(79.9) 		29.0
(84.2) 		29.9
(85.8) 		32.0
(89.6) 		34.6
(94.3) 		35.7
(96.3) 		37.7
(99.9) 		35.9
(96.6) 		34.4
(93.9) 		33.2
(91.8) 		32.5
(90.5) 		27.9
(82.2) 		37.7
(99.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 15.4
(59.7) 		16.7
(62.1) 		19.2
(66.6) 		23.4
(74.1) 		26.4
(79.5) 		29.0
(84.2) 		31.5
(88.7) 		30.8
(87.4) 		28.7
(83.7) 		25.4
(77.7) 		21.5
(70.7) 		17.3
(63.1) 		23.8
(74.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 9.8
(49.6) 		11.3
(52.3) 		13.9
(57.0) 		18.3
(64.9) 		21.7
(71.1) 		24.6
(76.3) 		26.4
(79.5) 		25.7
(78.3) 		23.9
(75.0) 		20.2
(68.4) 		16.0
(60.8) 		11.5
(52.7) 		18.6
(65.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.2
(43.2) 		7.7
(45.9) 		10.3
(50.5) 		14.7
(58.5) 		18.3
(64.9) 		21.7
(71.1) 		22.8
(73.0) 		22.4
(72.3) 		20.5
(68.9) 		16.3
(61.3) 		12.1
(53.8) 		7.5
(45.5) 		15.0
(59.1)
Record low °C (°F) −3.7
(25.3) 		−3.2
(26.2) 		−2.7
(27.1) 		3.6
(38.5) 		7.2
(45.0) 		12.1
(53.8) 		17.5
(63.5) 		18.4
(65.1) 		11.5
(52.7) 		4.3
(39.7) 		−0.6
(30.9) 		−6.6
(20.1) 		−6.6
(20.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 56.8
(2.24) 		86.4
(3.40) 		135.1
(5.32) 		155.7
(6.13) 		246.2
(9.69) 		280.9
(11.06) 		216.8
(8.54) 		334.9
(13.19) 		179.5
(7.07) 		64.4
(2.54) 		42.2
(1.66) 		44.9
(1.77) 		1,843.8
(72.61)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 9.6 12.9 16.5 16.7 18.3 18.7 14.5 19.7 12.7 5.9 6.2 7.6 159.3
Average snowy days 0.3 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.4
Average relative humidity (%) 77 80 80 80 81 82 79 81 79 74 75 75 79
Mean monthly sunshine hours 129.3 104.2 110.0 120.8 131.5 147.3 224.8 196.5 173.7 187.6 159.7 158.9 1,844.3
Percent possible sunshine 39 33 30 32 32 36 54 49 47 53 49 49 42
Source: China Meteorological Administration
Climate data for Jiuxian Mountain, elevation 1,654 m (5,427 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 19.0
(66.2) 		23.8
(74.8) 		22.8
(73.0) 		24.6
(76.3) 		26.7
(80.1) 		27.3
(81.1) 		29.9
(85.8) 		28.1
(82.6) 		26.2
(79.2) 		25.3
(77.5) 		24.0
(75.2) 		19.0
(66.2) 		29.9
(85.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 9.5
(49.1) 		10.6
(51.1) 		12.9
(55.2) 		16.5
(61.7) 		19.1
(66.4) 		21.0
(69.8) 		23.1
(73.6) 		22.7
(72.9) 		20.3
(68.5) 		17.0
(62.6) 		14.2
(57.6) 		10.6
(51.1) 		16.5
(61.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) 5.4
(41.7) 		6.8
(44.2) 		9.3
(48.7) 		12.8
(55.0) 		15.8
(60.4) 		17.9
(64.2) 		19.3
(66.7) 		19.1
(66.4) 		16.8
(62.2) 		13.2
(55.8) 		10.1
(50.2) 		6.4
(43.5) 		12.7
(54.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 2.3
(36.1) 		3.7
(38.7) 		6.3
(43.3) 		10.0
(50.0) 		13.3
(55.9) 		15.8
(60.4) 		16.9
(62.4) 		16.8
(62.2) 		14.6
(58.3) 		10.6
(51.1) 		7.2
(45.0) 		3.1
(37.6) 		10.0
(50.1)
Record low °C (°F) −12.6
(9.3) 		−11.1
(12.0) 		−11.4
(11.5) 		−4.5
(23.9) 		2.5
(36.5) 		5.8
(42.4) 		12.3
(54.1) 		13.1
(55.6) 		5.0
(41.0) 		−2.2
(28.0) 		−5.4
(22.3) 		−13.6
(7.5) 		−13.6
(7.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 61.2
(2.41) 		87.2
(3.43) 		145.3
(5.72) 		160.5
(6.32) 		237.0
(9.33) 		250.3
(9.85) 		183.5
(7.22) 		297.3
(11.70) 		144.0
(5.67) 		64.0
(2.52) 		62.6
(2.46) 		49.9
(1.96) 		1,742.8
(68.59)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 11.4 14.7 19.4 18.7 21.3 21.0 17.5 21.0 16.7 12.6 12.7 11.4 198.4
Average snowy days 0.5 0.3 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 1.2
Average relative humidity (%) 81 87 88 88 89 93 91 92 92 87 83 77 87
Mean monthly sunshine hours 140.3 106.1 100.6 104.9 99.9 97.2 162.6 141.0 122.3 146.4 137.8 154.5 1,513.6
Percent possible sunshine 42 33 27 27 24 24 39 35 33 41 42 47 35
Source: China Meteorological Administration

See also

References

  1. ^ "China: Fújiàn (Prefectures, Cities, Districts and Counties) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  2. ^ "Shop Jian Zhan Ceramics".
  3. ^ "泉州市-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 23 June 2023.
  5. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  6. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  7. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
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