Baishi, Xiangtan Explained

Baishi Town
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Native Name:白石镇
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Xiangtan
Area Total Km2:98
Population:37,900
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:27.465°N 112.8858°W
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:411200
Area Code:0732

Baishi Town is an urban town in Xiangtan County, Xiangtan City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. it had a population of 37,900 and an area of . Baishi means "white stone."

Administrative division

The town is divided into 26 villages and 1 community, the following areas: Wangjianglou Community, Yanhu Village, Yinjiachong Village, Lianhua Village, Guangqiao Village, Shuikou Village, Tianqiao Village, Xinhe Village, Xinqiaopu Village, Tanjialong Village, Xinghua Village, Baishi Village, Tianping Village, Xiangxing Village, Huangmao Village, Yandun Village, Hutian Village, Shenxi Village, Tankou Village, Xianghe Village, Longfeng Village, Honhshi Village, Yong'an Village, Zhaogong Village, Jinhu Village, Tuanshanpu Village, and You'ai Village .

History

In 2007, Baishi Town was built.

Economy

Rice is important to the economy.

Culture

Huaguxi is the most influence local theater.

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://house.people.com.cn/n/2013/0322/c353937-20878601.html . zh:走基层:湘潭县白石镇旅游产业发展调查 . Peoplenet . zh . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130508095343/http://house.people.com.cn/n/2013/0322/c353937-20878601.html . 2013-05-08 .