Chengbei, Fuchuan County Explained

Chengbei Town
Native Name:城北镇
Native Name Lang:zh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous Region
Subdivision Name1:Guangxi
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Hezhou
Subdivision Type3:Autonomous county
Subdivision Name3:Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County
Area Total Km2:120
Population Total:21,125
Population As Of:2018
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:24.9389°N 111.2444°W
Pushpin Map:China Guangxi
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Guangxi
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:542701
Area Code:0774

Chengbei is a town in Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County, Guangxi, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 21,125 and an area of 120km2.

Administrative division

As of 2016, the town is divided into eleven villages and one community:

History

In ancient China, it belonged to Fengsheng and Fu Zhou . In the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644), it came under the jurisdiction of Jiudu . In the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), it was under the jurisdiction of Mashantuan . In the Republic of China, it belonged to Chaodong District .

Geography

The town lies at northwestern Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County, bordering Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County to the west, Chaodong Town and Jiangyong County to the north, and Gepo Town to the east.

The Fuchuan River flows north to south through the town.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture. The main crops of the town are grains, followed by tobacco and vegetables.

Tourist attractions

The Fengxi Yao Village is major touristic destination for locals and foreigners.

The Chuanyan Karst Cave is a famous scenic spot in the town.

The town has two ancient bridges, the Chaoyang Wind-rain Bridge and Fushou Wind-rain Bridge, both were built in the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644).

Transportation

The S13 Zhongshan County-Fuchuan County Expressway passes through the western town.

References

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