Linzi, Zibo

Linzi District (simplified Chinese: 临淄区; traditional Chinese: 臨淄區; pinyin: Línzī Qū) is a district of the prefecture-level city of Zibo, in central Shandong province, China. Located near the Shengli Oil Field, Linzi's economy is driven by petro-chemical refinery. Wheat, corn and cotton are cultivated in the rural areas surrounding the urban center.

Linzi District
临淄区
Lin-tzu, Lintze
Location in Zibo
Linzi
Location in Shandong
Coordinates: 36°49′N 118°18′E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceShandong
Prefecture-level cityZibo
Area
  Total663.7 km2 (256.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
614,976
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
255400
Area code+86 0533
Websitewww.linzi.gov.cn

The ruins of Ancient Linzi located in the northwest of the district, was the site of the ancient State of Qi's capital.

Linzi is one of the most highly developed industrial districts in north China with the highest GDP in Shandong Province.

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