Huangyan, Taizhou Explained

Huangyan
Other Name:Hwangyen
Postal Code:318020
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Settlement Type:District
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Zhejiang
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Taizhou
Area Code:0576
Area Total Km2:988
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Total:570000
Pushpin Map:China Zhejiang
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Zhejiang
Coordinates:28.65°N 136°W
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+8

(Tai-chow dialect: Wông-ngæn K'ü;) is a district of Taizhou, a city in Zhejiang Province, China. Huangyan has an area of 988km2 and a population of approximately 570,000. It has an average annual precipitation of 1676mm and an annual average temperature of 17 °C.

History

In 1989, Huangyan County was upgraded to a county-level city. As of 1990 census, the population of Huangyuan City was 888,631.

In 1994, Taizhou City was upgraded to a prefecture-level city, correspondingly Huangyan City was amalgamated in Taizhou City, and divided into two districts as Huangyan and Luqiao.

Administrative divisions

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Features of Huangyan

Orange cultivation

Huangyan is renowned for its cultivation of Mandarin Oranges, a tradition with deep historical roots. The region is known for being the birthplace of various types of oranges that are enjoyed worldwide. Huangyan stands out as a leading area for mandarin orange cultivation in China, annually exporting a significant quantity of produce globally.

Mold production

Huangyan is recognized as a significant plastic mold manufacturing hub in China. The region boasts expertise in seven precision mold tooling categories, spanning automobile, motorcycle, electric bike, home appliances, audio and video equipment, pipe fittings, medical supplies, and chemicals. As of 2006 statistics, Huangyan dominated the domestic market, producing 70% of plastic molds nationwide. Huangyan has evolved into a pivotal mold tooling center in China, experiencing rapid growth in exporting to overseas markets.

A substantial portion of TV manufacturers, approximately 50%, opt to source TV molds from Huangyan. Moreover, 70% of electric bike plastic parts originate from this region. Key automotive manufacturers like FAW, Geely, Dongfeng, and Shanghai Volkswagen rely on Huangyan for their mold requirements. Additionally, prominent home appliance manufacturers such as Haier, Konka, Changhong, Hisense, Royalstar, and Xoceco also utilize molds from Huangyan.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 台州市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org . XZQH . zh . 2012-05-24.