Chengchong, Liuyang Explained

Chengchong Town
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Changsha
Subdivision Type3:County-level city
Subdivision Name3:Liuyang
Area Total Km2:186.3
Population:44,800
Population As Of:2015
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:28.0386°N 113.5013°W
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:410316
Area Code:0731

Chengchong Town is an urban town under the administration of Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. According to the 2015 census, it had a population of 44,800 and an area of 186.3km2.[1] The town is bordered to the north by Jili Subdistrict, to the northeast by Hehua Subdistrict, to the south by Guanzhuang Town of Liling, to the west and southeast by Dayao Town, to the southwest by Puji Town, and to the northwest by Gejia Town.

History

The town was established in 1992.

In 1995, former Chengchong Town and Qingcao Township merged to form the new Chengchong Town.

Administrative divisions

The town is divided into seven villages and two communities:

Geography

Liuyang River, also known as the mother river, flows through the town northeast to southwest.

Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the townsite are: Mount Guanggang (; 416m (1,365feet)) and Mount Qiyajianxi (; 463.1m (1,519.4feet)).

Economy

Agriculture and fireworks play important roles in the local economy.

Education

Transportation

The town is connected to two county roads: X008 and X016.[2]

Notable people

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: http://mt.sohu.com/20160415/n444338579.shtml . zh:浏阳市乡镇区划调整改革结果公示 . sohu . 2016-04-15 . zh .
  2. Book: Zhang Hong . zh:《中国分省系列地图册:湖南》. Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan. zh:《浏阳市》. Liuyang. 2018 . SinoMaps Press . Xicheng District, Beijing . 32–33 . 978-7-5031-8949-4. zh.