| Dongping Town | |
| Native Name: | 东坪镇 |
| Native Name Lang: | zh |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Pushpin Map: | China Guangdong |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Guangdong. |
| Coordinates: | 24.8583°N 113.1928°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | People's Republic of China |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Guangdong |
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture-level city |
| Subdivision Name2: | Shaoguan |
| Subdivision Type3: | Autonomous county |
| Subdivision Name3: | Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County |
| Area Total Km2: | 332.97 |
| Population As Of: | 2018 |
| Population Total: | 12914 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | China Standard |
| Utc Offset1: | +08:00 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 512722 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 0755 |
Dongping is a town in Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, Guangdong, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 12,914 and an area of 332.97km2.
As of 2016, the town is divided into one community and ten villages:
In 1983, it was known as Dongping District . In 1986, it was renamed "Dongping Township". In 1994, it was upgraded to a town. In 2005, Longnan was merged into the town.
The town sits at the northwestern Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County. The town shares a border with Luoyang Town to the west, the towns of Bibei and Youxi to the east, Daqiao Town to the north, and Rucheng Town to the south.
The South Water Lake is located in the town. It is the third largest lake in Guangdong. The lake provides drinking water and water for irrigation.
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The main crops of the region are rice, followed by peanut and vegetables.
As of 2018, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 12,914.
The South Water Lake is a popular attraction. The lake provides an attractive setting for many outdoor activities, including fishing, pleasure boating, and hiking.
The National Highway G323 winds through the town.