County-level City in Guizhou, People's Republic of China
Kaili (simplified Chinese: 凯里; traditional Chinese: 凱裡; pinyin: Kǎilǐ, Hmu language: Kad Linx) is a county-level city under the administration of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, in southeastern Guizhou province, People's Republic of China. It is the center of Miao culture, hosting more than 120 festivals every year.[1] Kaili has a population of 478,642 in 2010[2] and is a major producer of rice.
History
The name "Kaili" is from the Miao Hmu language, meaning "newly cultivated land".[3]
Miao people
A significant population of Miao and Gejia (officially classified as Miao) live in Kaili. Kaili is host to more than 120 Miao festivals throughout the year. The Miao are known for arts and crafts, including jewelry, embroidery, brocade, batik, and papercutting.[1]
Geography and climate
Kaili experiences a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa/Cfa) with cool, dry winters and hot, wet summers.
Kaili's area is 1,306 km2 (504 sq mi). The postal code for Kaili is 556000.
| Climate data for Kaili (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1971–2010)
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| Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Year
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| Record high °C (°F)
|
25.1
(77.2)
|
30.4
(86.7)
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33.6
(92.5)
|
34.7
(94.5)
|
35.2
(95.4)
|
35.1
(95.2)
|
37.5
(99.5)
|
37.8
(100.0)
|
35.9
(96.6)
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33.3
(91.9)
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30.0
(86.0)
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27.8
(82.0)
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37.8
(100.0)
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| Average high °C (°F)
|
8.4
(47.1)
|
10.8
(51.4)
|
15.5
(59.9)
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21.5
(70.7)
|
25.5
(77.9)
|
28.0
(82.4)
|
30.4
(86.7)
|
30.5
(86.9)
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27.3
(81.1)
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21.4
(70.5)
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16.8
(62.2)
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11.0
(51.8)
|
20.6
(69.1)
|
| Daily mean °C (°F)
|
4.8
(40.6)
|
6.8
(44.2)
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10.8
(51.4)
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16.4
(61.5)
|
20.5
(68.9)
|
23.5
(74.3)
|
25.6
(78.1)
|
25.0
(77.0)
|
21.8
(71.2)
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16.8
(62.2)
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12.1
(53.8)
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7.1
(44.8)
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15.9
(60.7)
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| Average low °C (°F)
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2.4
(36.3)
|
4.3
(39.7)
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7.8
(46.0)
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13.0
(55.4)
|
16.9
(62.4)
|
20.2
(68.4)
|
22.3
(72.1)
|
21.3
(70.3)
|
18.1
(64.6)
|
13.8
(56.8)
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9.0
(48.2)
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4.2
(39.6)
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12.8
(55.0)
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| Record low °C (°F)
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−9.7
(14.5)
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−5
(23)
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−2.1
(28.2)
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0.3
(32.5)
|
6.1
(43.0)
|
11.7
(53.1)
|
13.5
(56.3)
|
13.4
(56.1)
|
9.3
(48.7)
|
3.9
(39.0)
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−2.4
(27.7)
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−5.8
(21.6)
|
−9.7
(14.5)
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| Average precipitation mm (inches)
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35.2
(1.39)
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37.3
(1.47)
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60.6
(2.39)
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110.4
(4.35)
|
176.2
(6.94)
|
209.1
(8.23)
|
184.7
(7.27)
|
121.5
(4.78)
|
79.3
(3.12)
|
85.8
(3.38)
|
51.8
(2.04)
|
27.1
(1.07)
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1,179
(46.43)
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| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)
|
14.9
|
14.4
|
15.9
|
17.6
|
17.6
|
16.5
|
14.0
|
13.9
|
11.2
|
13.6
|
10.3
|
10.2
|
170.1
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| Average relative humidity (%)
|
80
|
79
|
78
|
78
|
78
|
80
|
76
|
77
|
77
|
80
|
78
|
76
|
78
|
| Source 1: China Meteorological Data Service Center[4]
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| Source 2: Weather China (precipitation days 1971–2000)[5]
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Administration
Kaili City is divided 7 subdistricts, 9 towns and 2 townships. Dashizhi subdistrict is the city seat which houses Kaili City Government and Kaili City Council.
- Subdistricts: Dashizi, Chengxi, Ximen, Yatang, Wanxi, Kaihuai, Ximahe
- Towns: Sankeshu, Zhouxi, Panghai, Wanshui, Lushan, Wanchao, Longchang, Xiasi, Bibo
- Townships: Kaitang, Dafengdong
Transportation
Road
Expressway
Railway
Airport
Kaili City is served by Kaili Huangping Airport located at Huangping County.
Kaili City
