Dahu, Liuyang Explained

Dahu Town
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Native Name:达浒镇
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 Km2:185.6
Population:27,100
Population As Of:2015
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:28.4213°N 113.9192°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:410305
Area Code:0731

Dahu Town is a rural town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. According to the 2015 census, it had a population of 27,100 and an area of 185.6km2.[1] The town is bordered to the north by Pingjiang County, to the east by Daweishan Town, to the south by Guandu Town, and to the west by Yanxi Town

Administrative divisions

The town is divided into four villages and two communities:

Geography

The Daxi River flows through the town.

Banbei Reservoir is the largest reservoir and largest water body in the town.

There are a number of popular mountains located immediately adjacent to the townsite which include Mount Liuyang'ao (947.5m (3,108.6feet)); Mount Lianyun (1600.4m (5,250.7feet)); Mount Huozi'ao (955.5m (3,134.8feet)); and Mount Wangpojian (951m (3,120feet)).

Economy

The town's main industries are agriculture, mining and fireworks.

Education

Transportation

The County Road X002 passes across the town west to east.[2]

Religion

The Catholic Church is a church in the town.

The Arhat Temple is a Buddhist temple in the town.

The Ancestral Temple of Kong Family is a famous scenic spot, it was originally built in 1586, during the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644).

Attractions

The Xiangxing Scenic Spot is an AAA-level tourist attraction in the town.

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.