Taihu County (Chinese: 太湖县; pinyin: Tàihú Xiàn) is a county in the southwest of Anhui Province, People's Republic of China, bordering Hubei Province to the west. It is under the jurisdiction of the prefecture-level city of Anqing and contains its westernmost point. It has a population of 560,000[when?] and an area of 2,031 km2 (784 sq mi). The seat of government is located in Jingxi Town.
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Taihu
太湖县 | |
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County | |
Coordinates: 30°27′14″N 116°18′32″E | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Province | Anhui |
Prefecture-level city | Anqing |
Area | |
• Total | 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 535,000 |
• Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Postal code | 246400 |
Taihu is noted for its "Huating Lake" with its mountains and scenic waters. The lake was originally built for flood control and power generation with a dam constructed in the 1960s. Although it was formerly blamed for destroying large areas of farm land, it has evolved into a popular tourism location.
The county has a long history of Zen, an important tributary of Chinese Buddhism.
Taihu County has jurisdiction over 10 towns and 5 townships.
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