Gaoping 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: | 257.4 |
Population: | 38,600 |
Population As Of: | 2015 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Coordinates: | 28.1999°N 113.7955°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: | 410302 |
Area Code: | 0731 |
Gaoping Town is a suburban town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.[1] As of the 2015 census it had a population of 38,600 and an area of 257.4km2.[2] It borders the towns of Yonghe and Gugang in the north, Zhonghe Town in the east, Chengtanjiang Town in the south, and the subdistricts of Hehua and Guankou in the west.
Gaoping was incorporated as a township in April 1950.
In October 2005, it was upgraded to a town.
The town is divided into 11 villages and one community, the following areas:
Daxi River and Xiaoxi River flow through the town. The town lies at the confluence of these two rivers.
Zhushuqiao Reservoir is the largest body of water and the largest reservoir in the town.
Mount Tianyanzhai is a mountain in the town. The peak is 566.6m (1,858.9feet).
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry, such as vegetables, fruits and fireworks.
Gufengdong Scenic Spot is a well-known tourist attraction.