| Huochangping | |||||
| Native Name: | 火厂坪镇 | ||||
| Native Name Lang: | zh | ||||
| Subdivision Type: | Country | ||||
| Subdivision Name: | China | ||||
| Subdivision Type1: | Province | ||||
| Subdivision Name1: | Hunan | ||||
| Subdivision Name2: | Shaoyang | ||||
| Subdivision Name3: | Shaodong | ||||
| Area Total Km2: | 97 | ||||
| Population: | 44,522 | ||||
| Population As Of: | 2017 | ||||
| Population Density Km2: | auto | ||||
| Coordinates: | 27.1783°N 111.8953°W | ||||
| Pushpin Map: | China Hunan | ||||
| Pushpin Label Position: | top | ||||
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Hunan | ||||
| Timezone: | China Standard | ||||
| Utc Offset: | +08:00 | ||||
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code | ||||
| Postal Code: | 410818 | ||||
| Area Code: | 0739 | ||||
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Huochangping is a town in Shaodong, Hunan, China.[1] As of the 2017 census it had a population of 44,522 and an area of 97km2. The town is bordered to the north by the towns of Shashi and Liuguangling, to the east by the towns of Yangqiao and Shetianqiao, to the south by the towns of Yejiping and Jianjialong, and to the west by Xiancha Town and Zhouguanqiao Township.
After the establishment of the Communist Sate in 1949, it belonged to the 12th District of Shaoyang County. It came under the jurisdiction of Shaodong County in February 1952. In 1955 it was known as "Huochangping District". In 1958 it was renamed "Huochangping People's Commune". It was restored as a township in 1984. In 1995 Longgongqiao Township was merged into the town.
As of 2017, the town is divided into 50 villages and one community.
Tongjiang River flows through the town east to west.
The town enjoys a subtropical humid monsoon climate, enjoying four distinct seasons and abundant precipitation.
The town's main industries are agriculture, mining and shoe-making industry.[2]