Huimin, Lancang County Explained

Huimin Town
Native Name:惠民镇
Native Name Lang:zh
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:China Yunnan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Yunnan.
Coordinates:22.2622°N 100.0803°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Yunnan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Pu'er City
Subdivision Type3:Autonomous county
Subdivision Name3:Lancang Lahu Autonomous County
Established Title1:Incorporated (township)
Established Date1:1984
Established Title2:Designated (ethnic township)
Established Date2:1988
Established Title3:Designated (town)
Established Date3:28 December 2012
Area Total Km2:394
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:17,000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:China Standard
Utc Offset1:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:665600
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:0879

Huimin is a town in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 17,000 and an area of 394km2.

Administrative division

As of 2016, the town is divided into five villages:

History

It was incorporated as a township in 1984. It officially designated an "ethnic township" until an administrative reorganisation in 1988. On December 28, 2012, it was upgraded to a town.

Geography

The town is located in southeastern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, which known as the "South Gate" of the county. It is surrounded by Jiujing Hani Ethnic Township on the north, Nuofu Township on the west, Fazhanhe Hani Ethnic Township on the east, and Menghai County on the south.

The town a mountainous area. Mount Kongming is situated at the northern town, which stands above sea level. Mount Mala and Mount Fulahou in the east are and above sea level respectively, among which Mount Fulahou is the highest mountain in the town. Mount Guangmenggen lies in the west, which, at above sea level.

There are several rivers and streams in the town, such as Nanlang River, Nanwang River, Fula River, Nanmen River, Menglei River, Mangqing River, and Nanxiong River .

Economy

Agriculture and mineral resources play important roles in the local economy. The main crops of the region are grains and corns. Commercial crops include sugarcane, mango, longan, tea, and natural rubber. The region also has an abundance of iron, coal, manganese, and limestone.

Demographics

As of 2018, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 17,000.

Ethnic groups in 2004
Population Percentage
5545 38.9%
1246 8.8%
2266 15.9%
2340 16.4%
2291 16.1%
384 2.7%
Other 167 1.2%

Tourist attractions

An ancient tea garden is a popular attraction in the town.

Transportation

The China National Highway 214 passes across the town north to south.

References

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