Chizhou
This article is about the modern city. For the historical prefecture, see Chi Prefecture.
| Chizhou 池州市 | |
|---|---|
| Prefecture-level city | |
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| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Anhui |
| County-level divisions | 4 |
| Municipal seat |
Guichi District (30°38′N 117°28′E / 30.633°N 117.467°E) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Chen Qiang (陈强) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,423 km2 (3,638 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,550,000 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
| Area code(s) | 566 |
| License Plate Prefix | 皖R |
Chizhou (Chinese: 池州; pinyin: Chízhōu) is a prefecture-level city in Anhui province, China. It borders Anqing to the northwest, Tongling and Wuhu to the northeast, Xuancheng to the east, Huangshan to the southeast, and the province of Jiangxi to the southwest.
Mount Jiuhua (Jǐuhuáshān), located in Qingyang county, is one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism.
Administration
The prefecture-level city of Chizhou administers four county-level divisions, including one district and three counties.
| English Name | Chinese Name | Pin yin | Post Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guichi District | 贵池区 | Guìchí Qū | 247100 |
| Dongzhi County | 东至县 | Dōngzhì Xiàn | 247200 |
| Shitai County | 石台县 | Shítái Xiàn | 236700 |
| Qingyang County | 青阳县 | Qīngyáng Xiàn | 242800 |
Transport
Chizhou is served by high speed train and the Tongling–Jiujiang Railway.Chizhou Jiuhuashan Airport was opened in August 2013, serving Tongling and Mount Jiuhua.
External links
- Government website of Chizhou (in Simplified Chinese)
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