Luoding

Luoding
罗定市
Loting
County-level & Sub-prefectural city
Luoding is located in Guangdong
Luoding
Luoding
Location in Guangdong
Coordinates: 22°46′08″N 111°34′11″E / 22.7689°N 111.5697°E / 22.7689; 111.5697
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceGuangdong
Prefecture-level cityYunfu
Area
 • Total
2,300 km2 (890 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
936,931
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Luoding
Simplified Chinese罗定
Traditional Chinese羅定
Hanyu PinyinLuódìng
PostalLoting
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLuódìng
Gwoyeu RomatzyhLuodinq
Wade–GilesLo2-ting4
IPA[lwǒ.tîŋ]

Luoding (罗定), is a county-level city in the northwestern part of Guangdong province (Yuebei), South China. It is administered as part of the prefecture-level city of Yunfu.

History

As early as 10,000 years ago, there were ancient people inhabited within Luoding City. It wasn't until 1577 when the Luoding Prefecture, overseeing what would be the city and its surrounding areas, would be officially established following the pacification of the Yao Rebellion, leading to the original Shuangshi County to become elevated and renamed. However, in 1912, the Guangzhaoluo Circuit that administered Luoding Prefecture would be abolished, renaming the prefecture to Luoding County.

Culturally, the Luoding County was formed through a diverse integration of primarily Baiyue and Han cultures, but featured Guangfu, Hakka, Minnan, and Chaoshan traditions as well. Through long-term migration, especially from Han Chinese immigrants, the county would develop a rich economy based on iron smelting, indigo, rice, and Chinese cinnamon production. The area is recognized as one of the birthplaces of Lingnan Culture and is home to several archaeological sites, including the monument of the Long Anyan Grottoes (龍盦巖石窟) rock carving.

Taken by 方与圆
Scenery of the bridge and area behind the Luoding Wenta Pagoda, 方与圆 2026

Geography

Map including Luoding (labeled as LO-TING 罗定) (AMS, 1954)

At a width of 184 li (~92 km) and length of 200 li (~100 km), Luoding borders Guangxi to the northwest.

Notable people

Climate

Climate data for Luoding, elevation 60 m (200 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 29.8
(85.6)		 33.4
(92.1)		 33.6
(92.5)		 37.0
(98.6)		 37.2
(99.0)		 38.2
(100.8)		 39.3
(102.7)		 39.0
(102.2)		 38.2
(100.8)		 36.6
(97.9)		 34.0
(93.2)		 30.3
(86.5)		 39.3
(102.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 18.0
(64.4)		 19.6
(67.3)		 21.9
(71.4)		 26.4
(79.5)		 30.3
(86.5)		 32.3
(90.1)		 33.3
(91.9)		 33.3
(91.9)		 31.9
(89.4)		 29.0
(84.2)		 24.9
(76.8)		 20.1
(68.2)		 26.8
(80.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 14.1
(57.4)		 15.7
(60.3)		 18.4
(65.1)		 22.7
(72.9)		 26.2
(79.2)		 28.1
(82.6)		 28.9
(84.0)		 28.9
(84.0)		 27.8
(82.0)		 24.9
(76.8)		 20.5
(68.9)		 15.8
(60.4)		 22.7
(72.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 11.3
(52.3)		 13.0
(55.4)		 15.9
(60.6)		 20.1
(68.2)		 23.4
(74.1)		 25.3
(77.5)		 25.9
(78.6)		 25.9
(78.6)		 24.8
(76.6)		 21.6
(70.9)		 17.2
(63.0)		 12.6
(54.7)		 19.8
(67.5)
Record low °C (°F) 0.8
(33.4)		 2.6
(36.7)		 3.1
(37.6)		 9.3
(48.7)		 13.8
(56.8)		 18.0
(64.4)		 21.0
(69.8)		 21.5
(70.7)		 15.9
(60.6)		 9.3
(48.7)		 4.0
(39.2)		 −0.2
(31.6)		 −0.2
(31.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 49.1
(1.93)		 47.5
(1.87)		 91.9
(3.62)		 176.7
(6.96)		 252.6
(9.94)		 280.4
(11.04)		 231.5
(9.11)		 208.4
(8.20)		 151.8
(5.98)		 60.7
(2.39)		 42.2
(1.66)		 36.0
(1.42)		 1,628.8
(64.12)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 8.7 9.5 13.3 13.6 17.2 18.5 16.8 16.5 12.1 6.1 6.3 6.2 144.8
Average relative humidity (%) 73 77 81 82 81 82 80 79 76 69 69 68 76
Mean monthly sunshine hours 91.5 81.9 70.4 92.4 137.8 150.0 187.5 173.8 160.6 170.8 144.6 126.9 1,588.2
Percentage possible sunshine 27 25 19 24 34 37 45 44 44 48 44 38 36
Source: China Meteorological Administrationall-time October record

See also

Notes

References

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  4. ↑ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "Experience Template" 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  6. ↑ "【气温】今天广东、广西、贵州、云南、海南，共48个国家级气象站，打破10月最高气温纪录。比如广东佛山（南海）36.8℃、惠州（惠阳）36.1℃、东莞35.9℃、中山35.7℃、广西南宁36.5℃、崇左36.7℃、玉林36.1℃、海南澄迈36.7℃、云南广南32.5℃。" (in Simplified Chinese). weatherman_信欣 on Weibo. Retrieved 1 October 2026.