Linhai (;
Tai-chow dialect: Lin-he) is a
county-level city
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in
Taizhou,
Zhejiang
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Province situated on the banks of the Lin River in Eastern China.
As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,114,146 inhabitants even though its built-up (''or metro'') area is much smaller.
Its
Cathedral
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of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus
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is the episcopal see of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Linhai.
History and sights
File:Linhai Ancient City Wall, 2016-06-10 10.jpg, Linhai Ancient City Wall, dubbed the "Great Wall of Jiangnan"
File:20211003 临海站新站房以及临时站房.jpg, Linhai Railway Station
Its wall attracts many tourists. Construction of the wall, originally over long, began in the
Jin Dynasty (266–420)
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and was not finished until the
Sui (581–618) and
Tang (618–907) Dynasties. The northern portion, along a high ridge, and the western & southern portions, along the Lin River, still exist and are in good condition.
Administrative divisions
Subdistricts:
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Gucheng Subdistrict (),
Dayang Subdistrict (),
Jiangnan Subdistrict (),
Datian Subdistrict (),
Shaojiadu Subdistrict ()
Towns:
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Xunqiao (),
Dongcheng (),
Xiaozhi (),
Taozhu (),
Shangpan (),
Duqiao (),
Yongquan (),
Youxi (),
Hetou (),
Yanjiang (),
Kuocang (),
Yongfeng (),
Huixi (),
Baishuiyang ()
Climate
References
Sources and external links
GCatholic - Catholic see
County-level cities in Zhejiang
Taizhou, Zhejiang
National Civilized City
National Famous Historical and Cultural City
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