The Number 16: Properties and Meanings

Prime Factors of 16=2x2x2x2.

16 can be Partitioned in 231 ways.

16 can be Partitioned 9 times with each term no larger than 2.

16 can be Partitioned 30 times with each term no larger than 3.

16 can be Partitioned 64 times with each term no larger than 4.

16 can be Partitioned 101 times with each term no larger than 5.

16 can be Partitioned 136 times with each term no larger than 6.

16 can be Partitioned 164 times with each term no larger than 7.

16 can be Partitioned 186 times with each term no larger than 8.

16 can be Partitioned 201 times with each term no larger than 9.

16 can be Partitioned 212 times with each term no larger than 10.

16 can be Partitioned 219 times with each term no larger than 11.

16 can be Partitioned 224 times with each term no larger than 12.

16 can be Partitioned 227 times with each term no larger than 13.

16 can be Partitioned 229 times with each term no larger than 14.

16 can be Partitioned 230 times with each term no larger than 15.

16 is a Square Number(4x4).

16 is a Centered Pentagonal Number.

16 is a Truncated Tetrahedal Number.

The number of simple directed graphs of 3 nodes=16.

16 is the maximal number of regions into which 5 lines divide a plane.

16= 1 + 3 + 5 + 7

16 is the only number of the form xy=yx with x and y different integers.

16 is the maximal number of regions into which space can be divided by 4 Spheres.

The Chemical Element Sulfur has an atomic number of 16.

In Humans: the Throat Chakra (Visuddha) has 16 petals.

The 16 permutations of Yin and Yang over 4 places.

The 16 figures of Geomancy.

Essenes
The saint averse from sense-gratification meditating on the sixteen Virtues (faith, reverence, chastity etc.,)

The Year 16 AD

In the year 16 AD Ovid's "Epistulae ex Ponto" appeared.

In the year 16 AD Scribonia, first wife of Caesar Augustus and mother of Julia the Elder died.