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Wuhan longitude

Wuhan lies between east longitude11341'-1505' and north latitude 29 58'-3122'. Other instructions are as follows:

1, Introduction to Wuhan

Wuhan, referred to as Jiangcheng for short, is a prefecture-level city, provincial capital, sub-provincial city, national central city, megacity and central city in China, an important industrial base, science and education base and comprehensive transportation hub in China.

2. The geographical location of Wuhan

Wuhan is located in the east of Jianghan Plain, in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, where the Yangtze River and its largest tributary, Hanshui, meet, forming a pattern of three towns in Wuhan (Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang) separated by a river, with criss-crossing rivers, lakes and ports, and the water area accounting for a quarter of the city's total area, and being rated as an international wetland city.

As the center of China's economic geography, Wuhan is known as the thoroughfare of nine provinces. It is the largest inland water, land and air transportation hub and shipping center in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. Its high-speed rail network radiates more than half of China, making it the only city in Central China that can fly directly to five continents.

3. History of Wuhan

The history of archaeological discoveries in Wuhan can be traced back to the early and middle Neolithic period from 8000 to 6000 years ago. Archaeological discoveries include stewed soil containing rice husk, stone axe, Shi Mao, harpoon, etc.

The ruins of Zhangxiwan ancient city in Huangpi, a suburb, are important remains of ancient human life 4,300 years ago. Panlongcheng site is a Shang dynasty palace about 3500 years ago. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Wuhan was under the jurisdiction of Chu State.

4. Administrative divisions of Wuhan

1959, Xiaogan, Tongcheng, Yingshan, Puyin, Dawu (in Erlangdian), Jiayu, Huangpi, Hanyang (in Caidian Town), Wuchang, Hanchuan, Xianning, Yingcheng, Tongshan, Yunmeng, Chongyang and Anlu in the former Xiaogan area were placed under the leadership of Wuhan City.

As of 202 1, there are 13 districts and 6 functional districts in Wuhan (Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone, Wuhan East Lake New Technology Development Zone, Wuhan East Lake Eco-tourism Scenic Area, Wuhan Chemical Industry Zone, Wuhan Airport Economic and Technological Development Zone and Wuhan Xingang), and the seat of Wuhan Municipal People's Government isNo. Jiang Yan Road 188, Jiang 'an District.