Xincheng
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Xincheng
心城 | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous City of Xincheng | |
| Nickname(s): Heart of the Heihe river (黑河之心), Central Capital (中央首都) | |
| Country | Heiheguo |
| Governorate | Xincheng Governorate |
| Population | |
| • Capital city & autonomous city | 2,411,560 |
| • Metro | 5,089,610 |
Xincheng (/ɕinːʈ͡ʂʰəŋ/ SING-chung; Huang: 心城; pinyin: Xīn chéng; alternatively aromanized as Singcheng) is the capital of Heiheguo, the official capital of the Xincheng Governorate, and the largest city of Heiheguo.
Etymology
The name "Xincheng", also sometimes spelled "Singcheng", is the Anglish name for the State's capital. The names come from the Huang name for the city, "心城", which literally translates to "Heart City." The name partly comes from its central location in the country, as well as its importance to the State.
History
Ancient history
21st century
Geography
Xincheng is located in central Heiheguo along the Heihe river.
Climate
Xincheng, the climate is classified as a hot desert climate (BWh according to the Köppen climate classification system). From March to May, the air often becomes uncomfortably dry due to Alharun desert winds. This dust brings daytime temperatures over 38°C (100°F) and sometimes over 48°C (119°F), while the relative humidity can drop to 5% or even less. During the summer-time, the highs rarely surpass 40°C (104°F), and lows usually drop to about 21°C (69°F). Meanwhile, in the winter, high temperatures in the city range from 14 to 22°C (57 to 72°F), while night-time lows drop to below 11°C (52°F), often to 5°C (41°F). Rainfall is sparse and only happens in the colder months, but sudden showers can cause severe flooding.
Government and politics
Demographics
Census data
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1988 | 1,304,261 | — |
| 2003 | 1,900,205 | +2.54% |
| 2018 | 2,411,560 | +1.60% |
| 2020 (est.) | 2,597,410 | +3.78% |
| includes the Greater Xincheng area | ||
Xincheng is home to 2,411,560 people (2018), and the Greater Xincheng area a population of 5,047,559 people (2018). The population of the city has started to stagnate in recent years, while the population of the adjacent New Xincheng has been increasing.
Regions (?)
Economy
Manufacturing
Tourism
Landmarks
Cityscape
Architecture
Transport
Major highways
Airports
Rail
Sports
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