Aoshang (Chinese: 坳上镇) is an urban town in Suxian District of Chenzhou, Hunan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 22,000 and an area of 103.8-square-kilometre (40.1 sq mi). It is surrounded by Chenjiang Subdistrict on the north, Zengfu Subdistrict on the west, Wugaishan Town and Bailutang Town on the east, and Liangtian Town on the south.[1]

Aoshang Town
Chinese transcription(s)
 • Simplified坳上镇
 • Traditional坳上鎮
 • PinyinÀoshàng Zhèn
Aoshang Town is located in Hunan
Aoshang Town
Aoshang Town
Location in Hunan
Coordinates: 25°41′03″N 113°01′56″E / 25.684161°N 113.032165°E / 25.684161; 113.032165
Country China
ProvinceHunan
PrefectureChenzhou
CountySuxian District
Area
 • Total103.8 km2 (40.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
22,000
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
423026
Area code0735

Administrative division

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As of 2017, the town is divided into 10 villages and 2 communities.[1]

Transportation

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The town is connected to two highways: G4 Beijing–Hong Kong and Macau Expressway and G76 Xiamen–Chengdu Expressway.[1]

The Beijing–Guangzhou railway serves the town.[1]

The South Chenjiang Road (Chinese: 郴江南路) passes across the town.[1]

Attractions

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The main attractions are the Hunan-Guangzhou Ancient Road and the Ancient Residential Groups of Aoshang Village.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f 坳上镇简介. hnsx.gov.cn (in Chinese). 2017.
  2. ^ 郴州坳上村:留存58栋清代风格的房屋. voc.com.cn (in Chinese). 2017.