Changde is a prefecture-level city in northwest Hunan province, China, on the west side of Dongting Lake at the foot of Wuling Mountain. Known historically as Wuling, it has long been called the throat of Sichuan and Guizhou and the gateway to Yunnan and Guizhou. Besides its urban districts, Changde administers the county-level city of Jinshi and six counties, and borders Dongting Lake to the east, the city of Yiyang to the south, the Wuling and Xuefeng Mountains to the west, and Hubei province to the north.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) FAQs
How long has Changde had its current name?
Since the 12th century: the county dates from 1117 and the prefecture from about 1165.
Changde county was established in 1117, and around 1165 a superior prefecture called Changde was set up. The name has been used for the city ever since, although the area was known earlier as Wuling.
Sources
1. Changde (Wikidata)
P1082 (population)
population 5,279,102 (2020)
P625 (coordinate location)
latitude 29.03966, longitude 111.6839
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 35 m
P2046 (area)
area 18177.18 sq km
P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
population 5279102 (2020)
View the Source2. Changde (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia: Changde, Ancient history section
In 1117, Changde county was established, and around 1165, Changde superior prefecture/fu was established. The name Changde has been used for the city ever since.
- In Group: Cities of Eastern Asia (World), Wikipedia lead / Wikidata P17, confirms city and country
View the SourceWikidata: China
On Continent: Asia, Wikidata item for China, property P30 (continent)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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