Jimei, Xiamen

Jimei
集美区
Chi-mei
An aerial view of Jimei District (foreground and center), connected by numerous bridges with Xiamen Island's Huli District (in the background right, including Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport).
An aerial view of Jimei District (foreground and center), connected by numerous bridges with Xiamen Island's Huli District (in the background right, including Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport).
Jimei is located in Fujian
Jimei
Jimei
Location in Fujian
Coordinates: 24°38′31″N 118°05′51″E / 24.64194°N 118.09750°E / 24.64194; 118.09750
CountryChina
ProvinceFujian
Sub-provincial cityXiamen
Area
 • Total253.5 km2 (97.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
 • Total1,036,987
 • Density4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)

Jimei (simplified Chinese: 集美区; traditional Chinese: 集美區; pinyin: Jíměi Qū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chi̍p-bí-khu) is one of six districts of Xiamen, Fujian, China. Founded in 1992, with an area of 270 square kilometres (100 sq mi), in 2003 it gained some territory in a reorganisation of district governments.

The total local resident population is 1,036,987 (2020 census).[1][2] Jimei District has a rich history and vibrant culture. It hosts modern facilities such as universities, a culture center, cinema, stadium, library and culture square.

  1. ^ "China: Fújiàn (Prefectures, Cities, Districts and Counties) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  2. ^ Xiamen Jimei