Cha'ensi, Xiangtan Explained

Cha'ensi Town
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Native Name:茶恩寺镇
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 Km2:136.77
Population:43,200
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:27.3869°N 112.8664°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

Cha'ensi Town is an urban town in and subdivision of Xiangtan County, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. It's surrounded by Huashi Town and Longkou Township on the west, Baishi Township Town on the north, Sanjiang Township on the east, and Changjiang Town on the south. it had a population of 43,205 and an area of .

Administrative division

The town is divided into 30 villages and 1 community, the following areas: Cha'ensi Community, Shangfeng Village, Wujia Village, Huxiang Village, Qingping Village, Xiongshi Village, Fantian Village, Fuqiao Village, Nongzi Village, Shuangyang Village, Zhangshuwan Village, Huafang Village, Shuangjiang Village, Heyue Village, Jinbaochong Village, Chahua Village, Longjing Village, Jinping Village, Shuangfeng Village, Huilong Village, Baitang Village, Xiaohua Village, Huaqian Village, Tanghua Village, Quanping Village, Xingyue Village, Dongshan Village, Xiangheng Village, Qianjia Village, Yangxi Village, and Fuxing Village .

History

The town's name was come from a Buddhism temple "Cha'en Temple", Cha'en Temple was built in Ming Dynasty.

In May 1952, Cha'en Township was built. In June 1956, it was renamed "Cha'ensi Township". In January 1994, Cha'ensi Town was built.

Economy

The region abounds with granite.

Bamboo and Chinese chestnut important to the economy.[1]

Culture

Huaguxi is the most influence local theater.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://news.hexun.com/2013-04-25/153577145.html . zh:湘潭县茶恩寺镇:楠竹的美丽王国. 15 August 2013 . Hexun . zh.