Liangsan (simplified Chinese: 凉伞镇; traditional Chinese: 涼傘鎮; pinyin: Liángsǎn Zhèn) is a rural town in Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County, Hunan, China.[1] As of the 2015 census it had a population of 32,300 and an area of 268.07-square-kilometre (103.50 sq mi).[2] The town is bordered to the north by Cengong County and Yuping Dong Autonomous County, to the east by Linchong Town and Fuluo Town, to the south by Pingdi Town of Tianzhu County, and to the west by Xuedong Town of Sansui County.
Liangsan
凉伞镇 | |
|---|---|
  Liangsan Location in Hunan | |
| Coordinates: 27°05′36″N 108°57′26″E / 27.093344°N 108.957164°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hunan |
| Prefecture-level city | Huaihua |
| Autonomous county | Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County |
| Incorporated (township) | 1953 |
| Designated (town) | 2000 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 268.07 km2 (103.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 32,300 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 419215 |
| Area code | 0745 |
History edit
In the Tang dynasty, it was the capital of Huangzhou (Chinese: 晃州). In the Republic of China, the Liangsan Township was established and then renamed "Liangzhi Township" (Chinese: 凉知乡). In 1953 it was upgraded to a town. In 1956 it was demoted as a township. In 2000 was upgraded to a town again.[3] In October 2015, Dengzhai Township (Chinese: 凳寨乡), Chaping Township (Chinese: 茶坪乡) and Huanglei Township (Chinese: 黄雷乡) were merged into the town.[2][4]
Geography edit
The West River (Chinese: 西溪) winds through the town.[3]
The Liuping Reservoir (Chinese: 刘坪水库) is the largest body of water in the town.[3]
There are a number of popular mountains located immediately adjacent to the townsite which include Mount Meiyanpo (美岩坡; 1,101.5-metre (3,614 ft); Mount Gaolaopo (高佬坡; 1,106-metre (3,629 ft)) and Mount Dengyun (登云山; 936-metre (3,071 ft)).[3]
Economy edit
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The main specialties include rape, corn, potatoes, umbrellas, umbrellas, tofu.
Attractions edit
The Bajiangkou Hot Spring (Chinese: 八江口温泉) is a famous scenic spot in the town.
References edit
- ^ Zhang Hong, ed. (2018). "Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County" 《新晃侗族自治县》. 《中国分省系列地图册：湖南》 [Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan] (in Chinese). Xicheng District, Beijing: SinoMaps Press. p. 164. ISBN 978-7-5031-8949-4.
- ^ a b 重磅！新晃调整乡镇区划 23个乡镇合为11个！. rednet.cn (in Chinese). 30 October 2015.
- ^ a b c d Huang Xuehong, ed. (2007). "Liangsan Town" 《凉伞镇》. 《新晃侗族自治县概况》 [General Situation of Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. p. 243. ISBN 978-7-105-08619-1.
- ^ Jin Ling (金灵), ed. (3 December 2015). 怀化撤并93个乡镇，你家乡变了没. hunan.voc.com.cn. Retrieved 7 October 2021.