Time zone China Standard (UTC+8) Area code(s) 0395 Major Nationalities Han Local time Wednesday 12:33 PM | Postal code 462000 GDP Unknown Province Henan | |
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Country People's Republic of China Weather 12°C, Wind SE at 14 km/h, 39% Humidity Points of interest Nanjiecun, Xiaoshang Bridge, Shouchantai | ||
Luohe (Chinese: 漯河; pinyin: Luòhé; postal: Loho) is a prefecture-level city in central Henan province, China. It is surrounded by the cities of Xuchang, Zhoukou, Zhumadian and Pingdingshan on its north, east, south and west respectively. Its population was 2,544,266 inhabitants at the 2010 census whom 1,294,974 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made up of Yancheng, Shaoling and Yuanhui districts.
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Map of Luohe, Henan, China
Administration
The prefecture level city of Luohe administers 3 districts and 2 counties.
Agriculture and industry
Cultivation of wheat, corn and textile industry are important for the economy of the area. The city is famous for its ham production industry. Shuanghui is the biggest meat processing company in the world, after purchasing the American meat company, Smithfield. A commercial center since ancient times, Luohe presently is home to light industries including food preparation, paper, leather making / shoes, textiles, cigarettes, and electronics.
Famous village
Nanjie (南街村)
Famous people
Xu Shen (许慎): famous linguist during the Han Dynasty. He compiled the first Chinese character dictionary Shuowen Jiezi.