Gaoping, Liuyang Explained

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.

History

Gaoping was incorporated as a township in April 1950.

In October 2005, it was upgraded to a town.

Administrative division

The town is divided into 11 villages and one community, the following areas:

Geography

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).

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry, such as vegetables, fruits and fireworks.

Education

Expressway

Attraction

Gufengdong Scenic Spot is a well-known tourist attraction.

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.hn.xinhuanet.com/2013-08/19/c_116993293.htm. https://archive.today/20130916080035/http://www.hn.xinhuanet.com/2013-08/19/c_116993293.htm. dead. September 16, 2013. zh:浏阳河第一湾堪称长寿之乡 "一桌麻将"共363岁 . 2013-08-19 . Xinhuanet . zh.
  2. 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 .
  3. 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.