San Antonio (/ˌsæn ænˈtoʊnioʊ/ SAN an-TOH-nee-oh; Spanish for "Saint Anthony"), officially the City of San Antonio, is a city in Texas, United States. The city is the seventh-most populous in the United States, the second-largest in the Southern United States, and the second-most populous in Texas. It is the 12th most-populous city in North America, with 1,434,625 residents in 2020.
Founded as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, the city in 1731 became the first chartered civil settlement in what is now present-day Texas. The area was then part of the Spanish Empire. From 1821 to 1836, it was part of the Mexican Republic. It is the oldest municipality in Texas, having celebrated its 300th anniversary on May 1, 2018.
Xiangqiao District, which belongs to Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province, is the central city of Chaozhou City. It is located in the middle and lower reaches of Hanjiang River. It is named after Xiangzi Bridge, one of the four ancient bridges in China, with a total area of 325.35 square kilometers. Xiangqiao District is a subtropical marine monsoon climate with abundant rainfall, mild climate, long summer and short winter, and sufficient sunshine. As of 2018, Xiangqiao District has jurisdiction over 9 streets and 4 towns, and the district government is stationed in Fengxin Street. By the end of 2018, Xiangqiao District had a resident population of 552000. Xiangqiao District of Chaozhou City was established in December 1991. On June 28, 2013, with the approval of the State Council of the people's Republic of China, the three towns of Phosphate Creek Town, Guantang Town and Tiepu Town in Chaoan County were placed under the jurisdiction of Xiangqiao District of Chaozhou City. Xiangqiao District is the core area of tide culture and the famous historical and cultural city of the country.