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'''Liaocheng''' ({{zh|c={{linktext|聊|城}}|p=Liáochéng}}), also known as the Water City, is a [[prefecture-level city]] in western [[Shandong]] [[province of China|province]], [[China]]. It borders the provincial capital of [[Jinan]] to the southeast, [[Dezhou]] to the northeast, [[Tai'an]] to the south, and the provinces of [[Hebei]] and [[Henan]] to the west. The [[Grand Canal of China|Grand Canal]] flows through the city center. Its population was 5,789,863 at the 2010 census whom 1,229,768 lived in the built-up area made up of Donchangfu district, even though large parts remain rural.<ref>http://www.citypopulation.de/php/china-shandong-admin.php</ref>
'''Liaocheng''' ({{zh|c={{linktext|聊|城}}|p=Liáochéng}}), also known as the Water City, is a [[prefecture-level city]] in western [[Shandong]] [[province of China|province]], [[China]]. It borders the provincial capital of [[Jinan]] to the southeast, [[Dezhou]] to the northeast, [[Tai'an]] to the south, and the provinces of [[Hebei]] and [[Henan]] to the west. The [[Grand Canal of China|Grand Canal]] flows through the city center. Its population was 5,789,863 at the 2010 census whom 1,229,768 lived in the built-up area made up of Donchangfu district, even though large parts remain rural.<ref>http://www.citypopulation.de/php/china-shandong-admin.php</ref>


During the [[Song dynasty]], the area of present-day Liaocheng included the [[zhou (administrative division)|prefectures]] of [[Bo Prefecture (Shandong)|Bo]] and [[Ji Prefecture (Shandong)|Ji]]. In 2007, the city is named China's top ten livable cities by Chinese Cities Brand Value Report, which was released at 2007 Beijing Summit of China Cities Forum.<ref>{{cite web|last2=|first2=|last1=|first1=|title=China’s Top 10 Most Livable Cities
During the [[Song dynasty]], the area of present-day Liaocheng included the [[zhou (administrative division)|prefectures]] of [[Bo Prefecture (Shandong)|Bo]] and [[Ji Prefecture (Shandong)|Ji]]. In 2007, the city is named China's top ten livable cities by Chinese Cities Brand Value Report, which was released at 2007 Beijing Summit of China Cities Forum.<ref>{{cite web|last2=|first2=|last1=|first1=|title=China’s Top 10 Most Livable Cities|url=http://eng.hnloudi.gov.cn/engld%5Caboutloudi/Loudicity/Loudihonor/2011/1_327/default.shtml|website=hnloudi.gov.cn|publisher=Hunan Loudi Official Government|date=2012-03-28|accessdate=2014-08-04|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130410050946/http://eng.hnloudi.gov.cn/engld%5Caboutloudi/Loudicity/Loudihonor/2011/1_327/default.shtml|archivedate=2013-04-10|df=}}</ref>
|url=http://eng.hnloudi.gov.cn/engld%5Caboutloudi/Loudicity/Loudihonor/2011/1_327/default.shtml|website=hnloudi.gov.cn|publisher=Hunan Loudi Official Government
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==Administration==
==Administration==

Revision as of 16:46, 22 December 2017

Liaocheng
聊城市
Prefecture-level city
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceShandong
County-level divisions8
Township-level divisions134
Municipal seatDongchangfu District
(36°27′N 115°59′E / 36.450°N 115.983°E / 36.450; 115.983)
Government
 • CPC SecretarySong Yuanfang (宋远方)
 • MayorLin Fenghai (林峰海)
Area
8,715 km2 (3,365 sq mi)
 • Urban
1,254 km2 (484 sq mi)
 • Metro
1,254 km2 (484 sq mi)
Population
 (2010 census)
5,789,863
 • Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,229,768
 • Urban density980/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
 • Metro
1,229,768
 • Metro density980/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Area code0635
License Plate Prefix鲁P
Websitehttp://www.liaocheng.gov.cn/

Liaocheng (Chinese: 聊城; pinyin: Liáochéng), also known as the Water City, is a prefecture-level city in western Shandong province, China. It borders the provincial capital of Jinan to the southeast, Dezhou to the northeast, Tai'an to the south, and the provinces of Hebei and Henan to the west. The Grand Canal flows through the city center. Its population was 5,789,863 at the 2010 census whom 1,229,768 lived in the built-up area made up of Donchangfu district, even though large parts remain rural.[1]

During the Song dynasty, the area of present-day Liaocheng included the prefectures of Bo and Ji. In 2007, the city is named China's top ten livable cities by Chinese Cities Brand Value Report, which was released at 2007 Beijing Summit of China Cities Forum.[2]

Administration

The prefecture-level city of Liaocheng administers eight county-level divisions, including one district, one county-level city, and six counties.

These are further divided into 134 township-level divisions.

Education

LiaoCheng NO.1 high school(聊城一中)

History

Qing and Republic

Liberation

In August 1949 Liaocheng was detached from Shandong and attached to Pingyuan. In November 1952 Pingyuan was dissolved and Liaocheng returned to Shandong.

Attractions

Shanxi-Shaanxi Assembly Hall.

Sister cities

Liaocheng is a sister city of the following cities.

Furthermore, there is a partnership with the district Offenbach in Germany.

References

  1. ^ http://www.citypopulation.de/php/china-shandong-admin.php
  2. ^ "China's Top 10 Most Livable Cities". hnloudi.gov.cn. Hunan Loudi Official Government. 2012-03-28. Archived from the original on 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2014-08-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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