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.
As of 2016, the town is divided into eleven villages and one community:
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 .
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.
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture. The main crops of the town are grains, followed by tobacco and vegetables.
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).
The S13 Zhongshan County-Fuchuan County Expressway passes through the western town.